After the release last year of the second book on the first international tour, Archie takes a look at the first, originally published way back in 1860 shortly after the tourists returned home
CRICKET BOOKS
The world of sport’s greatest annual publication has now reached its 151st edition and, as Archie’s review demonstrates, it is as indispensable as ever
Despite his occasional protestations to the contrary we suspect that Martin actually enjoys his day job, and that therefore with this book James Wilson was, realistically, bowling at an unguarded set of stumps
Possibly one with limited appeal to those who have yet to rack up a half century in years, but for those who have already achieved that level of seniority it seems Barry Nicholls’ autobiography is an entertaining read
In his exhaustive book, Sachin Tendulkar chooses to depict his life in a typically uncomplicated manner that keeps his public image untouched, yet engage his fans.
Authors revisiting their defining work with the benefit of a couple of decades hindsight and further consideration almost always produces a worthwhile second edition, and Ashley Mote’s story of the Hambledon club is no exception
Reviewing this book is something of a digression from Archie but, as he explains, it just sneaks in as a cricket book even if the greater appeal is likely to be to followers of Australian Rules Football
For Kent and Country is another product of the upsurge in interest that the centenary of its commencement created in the Great War, and a fine book it is too
Archie reviews an impressive anthology from the Wisden stable today which readers may not even have to buy. Visit the CW Cricket Chat forum for a chance to win a copy
Shortly before the 2015 campaign begins Stephen Chalke has produced a masterful tribute to the longest running domestic competition in the world, the County Championship