Martin Chandler - ARTICLES

August23

There’s Only One Tommy Wilson

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Doubtless this one won’t be a bestseller, which just goes to show that sales figures are no indication of quality

August21

A Man of Honour

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Integrity is an important characteristic for an Ashes captain and as Martin explains in this feature none have had more of that than Bill Woodfull

August17

From Bombay to Bolton

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Although he played his Test cricket for the country of his birth for Martin and his contemporaries Farokh Engineer will always be as much a part of Lancashire as the Red Rose itself

August02

Unnatural Selection

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The selection of cricket teams generally gives rise to more debate amongst supporters than the play itself, so Trevor Woolley’s new book should appeal to all long-suffering England fans

August01

Interview With A Legend

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On a recent visit to England for the Lord’s Test Barry Richards took time out of his schedule to talk to us, and has also made available a couple of copies of his autobiography to CW visitors

July24

Going Out on a High

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In this feature Martin tells the story of Seymour Nurse, one of those fine West Indian batsmen whose legacy is hidden behind the mighty reputation of Garry Sobers

July10

Dean Headley – A Career Too Short

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A career brought to a close by injury is always a story with a sad ending. At 30 Dean Headley wasn’t going to match the achievements of his grandfather, but there would have been plenty more wickets for him to take in the 21st century. In this feature Martin remembers a man who gave England fans some much needed good days during a difficult era