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September21

Test Match Special: 50 Not Out

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One of cricket’s traditions is that all the game’s institutions have to have their histories chronicled in book form. This week David reviews the story of Test Match Special

August31

A Portrait of Lord’s

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Coffee table books on any subject have a tendency to be disappointing, so it seems that is not the right category in which to place the latest book to bear the MCC logo.

August11

Cardus on Cricket

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The seminal anthology of the work of one of one of the game’s best known writers has recently been re-released, together with a companion volume. This week David reviews both books.

August04

Gentlemen and Players

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David Mutton is too young to remember the days before the distinction between amateurs and professionals was abolished, but he seems to have enjoyed reading about the subject.