“One of the most extraordinary men to have played Test cricket” is how Wisden described South Africa’s Bob Crisp. In this feature Martin tells the story

On their 1998 Test tour of Pakistan, Australia overcame absent key players, recent failures in Asia and a talented opponent to record their first Test series triumph in the country since 1959.

Ken ‘Slasher’ Mackay is not the most exciting player Australia has produced by any means, but today’s side would probably be glad of him. In this feature, with some help from CW’s esteemed elder statesman, Martin tells his story