November13 Answering The Call by: Martin Chandler This long overdue biography of one of the great West Indian fast bowlers is a fine appraisal of a remarkable man
November13 Three Summers of Sobers by: Archie Mac This week it’s Archie’s turn to review the latest book on the subject of Garry Sobers
November13 A brief history of Lancashire’s first 100 centuries in first class cricket by: Martin Chandler For the second week running we have a new title on Lancashire cricket – Martin’s cup runneth over!
November06 A Night at Jack’s Place by: Martin Chandler A Cricketers in Print monograph picks up five stars for the second time, so who is the subject of this one?
November06 The Life and Times of a Great Victorian Sporting Hero: Albert Neilson Hornby by: Martin Chandler Martin hasn’t had anything with a Lancastrian subject matter to review for almost four months, but the drought is over
October30 South African Test Cricketers 1888-89 to 1969-70 by: Martin Chandler For the many cricket lovers who retain an interest in the old South African Springbok sides this book is essential reading
October30 Why Don Bradman’s Highly Successful Method of Batting Has Not Been Imitated by: Martin Chandler and David WIlson The question of where the next Bradman is coming from has been a subject for speculation since 1930, and in this new book Peter Kettle adds his two penn’orth to the debate
October23 Three Summers of Sobers by: Martin Chandler You can never have too much of a good thing, and remembering the life and times of Garry Sobers is one of the very best things a cricket lover can do
October23 Iconic Elevens by: Martin Chandler The best of county cricket is well worth celebrating, and that is exactly what this new book does
October16 Neil Balme by: Archie Mac The Mac enjoyed this one, which I would suggest is a recommendation all Aussie Rules aficionados should heed