Wisden and other Cricket books

[luckyeddie]

Wisden - overrated.

That's as may be, but it's still part of the heritage of the game

/waits to be shot down in flames by the Progressive wing of the Cricket Web Army citing institutionalised Graceism or some such nonsense

 

[a massive zebra]

A little envious what is your oldest one?

1872

 

[DanielFullard]

This years is a great read. I have read the section of the English game and the general articles at the beginning and as always it is a joy

 

[archie mac]

This years is a great read. I have read the section of the English game and the general articles at the beginning and as always it is a joy

How about a full review?

 

[archie mac]

1872

Who were the 5 cricketers of the year? or did they not have that feature then?

I love reading the old adds, bats for a few shillings and such

 

[Neil Pickup]

Wiki: The award began with the naming of "Six Great Bowlers of the Year" in 1889, and continued with "Nine Great Batsmen of the Year" in 1890, and "Five Great Wicket-Keepers" in 1891. Since 1897, with a few notable exceptions, the award has recognised the five players of the year, and five players have been named every year since 1947.

 

[archie mac]

Wiki: The award began with the naming of "Six Great Bowlers of the Year" in 1889, and continued with "Nine Great Batsmen of the Year" in 1890, and "Five Great Wicket-Keepers" in 1891. Since 1897, with a few notable exceptions, the award has recognised the five players of the year, and five players have been named every year since 1947.

Well there you go, thanks Neil