An interesting title and, it would seem from Martin’s review, one that is well worth tracking down.
Martin Chandler - ARTICLES
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.
In this feature Martin examines the life and times of Harold Gimblett, who enjoyed what to do this day is surely the most remarkable debut the game has seen.
After the sad loss of Tony Greig at the end of December the game has now lost his predecessor as England captain as well. In this feature Martin pays tribute to Mike Denness.
It sounds like this week’s book is the perfect illustration of why the game of cricket has the finest written archive of all sports.
In this feature Martin looks behind the best set of numbers of any England batsman, and finds one of the most interesting characters to have graced Test match cricket.
This week Martin revisits a book he first read almost thirty years ago. His review explains why he views it rather differently now.
Statistically he is the second best batsman ever to emerge from Australia, yet Bill Ponsford is rarely referred to as one of the greats. In this feature Martin tells his story.