Another book rolls off the production line that should be in all cricket libraries. This weeks book is essential reading earning four and a half stars.
Martin Chandler - ARTICLES
Cricket and Football, it sounds like the dream to the English section of our cricket web readers. Still in a World Cup year, there should be enough to keep us non soccer fans excited, in this new book.
In what is fast becoming the most popular feature in our cricket book section, here is another instalment of Martin’s review of latest releases and forthcoming titles.
In this feature we take a break from the sound of the Vuvuzelas and look back to a time when South Africa was a rather different place.
A new book from one of history’s greatest fast bowlers, and now one of the most astute commentators on the game, Martin had the chance to review Michael Holding’s latest effort.
Were India the best team in the world in the early 1970’s? In this feature Martin tells the story of their rapid rise to prominence after years of disappointment.
An autobiography about a player I must admit I cannot remember reading about, however after the meritorious review from Martin I will try and locate a copy.
Few cricketers have polarised opinion quite like Geoffrey Boycott. In this feature we look at some of the reasons why.
A book that has been sitting on my shelf for quite some time, and one that I keep meaning to read, now that I have read Martin’s review it may sit there for awhile longer.
In this feature we take a look at the career of Graeme Hick, and try to work out why the man whose entrance to the international game was so eagerly anticipated, failed to match up to the nation’s expectations.