Most would agree Imran Khan is the greatest cricketer his country has produced but, as Martin explains, in large part Pakistan have England to thank for that
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Fragile fast bowlers are the cause of frustration for the supporters of all Test nations, Bangladesh included. In this feature Martin takes a look at a classic example, England’s Alan Ward
It has been an excellent few months for new books, and this week Martin has been reading the most original cricket book that has been published in years
At Perth in 1975 Roy Fredericks played one of the greatest attacking innings of all time – in this feature Martin looks back fondly at one of his boyhood favourites
Former Sussex skipper John Barclay (Trout) once took his life in his hands for his team. This extract from his latest book tells the story
This week we have our twelfth five star book, and the fourth from the same small independent publisher, Fairfield Books. There is also an extract in the Features section
They may not be the best known brothers to have played Test cricket, but Athol and Eric Rowan deserve to be remembered more than they are
In this feature Martin tells the story of the great South African wrist spinner, batsman, war hero and coach, although in the end Aubrey Faulkner was undone by simple human frailty
When the great fast bowlers are discussed the name of Malcolm Marshall always crops up. In this feature Martin looks back at his life and times.
The Hansie Cronje scandal first broke more than 13 years ago, but as a result of a pending Indian court case there may still be much to learn. In this feature Martin recaps.