With the first exchanges of the 2013 Ashes series less than a week away Martin looks back at an old controversy, which has never quite gone away.
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1969 saw the start of regular limited overs cricket in England. In this feature Martin recalls the beginning of a new era.
For anyone unaware of the fact tomorrow is the 1st of July, therefore time for Martin’s twice yearly look at what lies in store for us.
Today a few hundred First Class wickets will get a spin bowler a good run in his national team, but it hasn’t always been like that.
Something of a collector’s item this week, but from Martin’s review this slim booklet sounds like a worthwhile investment.
As his grandson faces a struggle to keep his Test place Martin looks back at the life and times of a man who was never dropped by England
An interesting title and, it would seem from Martin’s review, one that is well worth tracking down.
A collection of obituaries from the Daily Telegraph may seem a sombre subject on which to dwell, but Martin’s review indicates that in fact it is anything but.
In this feature Martin remembers a childhood favourite, former Surrey and England batsman John Edrich.
With the help of two very special guest contributors, CW’s book review team revisit what is probably the most revered cricket book ever written.