This week, the 2021 summer’s county season having just begin, Martin takes a look at the literature of the county game which, in a total of 19 instalments, will see us just about to the end of the season
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In this post Martin looks at the life and times of Denzil Batchelor, a career writer who led a varied and interesting life
As well as being one of England’s fastest ever bowlers Frank Tyson was also a fine writer
As 2020 disappears into history leaving few fond memories behind it Martin takes his usual look at recent and forthcoming cricket titles
This week the blog returns, with a look at the life, times and solitary book of an England bowler of the 1920s
This week the blog returns, with a warning from history on the subject of cricketers allowing others to write for newspapers on their behalf
She wrote ‘the first book on First Class cricket not written by a man’ back in 1953, but few remember Margaret Hughes today – in this post Martin reminds us of her contribution to cricket literature
This week the blog looks at the life, times and work of Gerald Brodribb, one of the most versatile cricket writers there has been
Nearly six months ago Martin reviewed an excellent biography of Krom Hendricks, and this week we are delighted to be able to record a lengthy conversation between Rodney and co-author Richard Parry
With the forty year journey from Ian Botham to Ben Stokes we conclude our look at books on the subject of England captains