Martin Chandler - ARTICLES

June12

The Dutchman and the Avalanche

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When fast bowling partnerships are talked about the names of Heine and Adcock often crop up, although few now recall very much about them. In this feature Martin tells their story.

May31

World Cup 1983

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In the wake of the BCCI’s decision to omit Kapil Dev from the list of former players to benefit from their largesse, Martin looks back to an event they have clearly forgotten.

May25

The Lost Generation

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On the eve of the arrival of the 2012 South Africans in England Martin looks back at their predecessors from the 1970s, who some would argue were the finest Test team ever assembled.

May21

Tav

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Although he wasn’t an all time great by any means, Chris Tavare’s batting won’t be forgotten by those who sat through his career. In this feature Martin remembers the batsman and the man.

May20

Brief Candles

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This week’s book won’t have been noticed by many, but as it bears the imprint of the ACS, and has Martin’s seal of approval, perhaps its appeal will now broaden a little.

May14

19-90

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In this feature Martin looks back more than half a century to a bowling performance that will, almost certainly, never be equalled let alone bettered.