Archie Mac - ARTICLES

November27

Sometimes I Forgot to Laugh

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Continuing our look back at the writings of the late Peter Roebuck, Archie has sought out his 2004 autobiography, and found some new insights.

October30

Wodehouse at the Wicket

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This week Archie strays into the frequently disappointing world of cricket fiction, but he chooses some classic writing which he is happy to recommend.

October16

Watto

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This week Archie reviews Shane Watson’s new autobiography which, it seems, is a very welcome addition to his bookshelf

September24

To The Point

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Herschelle Gibbs’ story doesn’t sound like any autobiography we have reviewed before, but Archie seems to have enjoyed it nonetheless.

August07

Lillywhite

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Archie has travelled back to cricketing pre-history this week to review a new biography of William Lillywhite.

May15

Sphere of Influence

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We all know Archie Mac is in a time warp when it comes to cricket. Or as one CW poster put it “he has a h*** on for old cricketers” Only a book by Mr Haigh could bring him into the 21st century