In this feature Martin looks at the history and practice of underarm bowling, and asks whether it might have a place in the modern game
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Percy Chapman’s real-life fairy tale had a very happy beginning but its ending was a sad one – in this feature Martin tells his story
In this feature David tells the story of the topsy-turvy season experienced by Kent supporters in 1970
In this feature Martin remembers Jeff Thomson, who turns 65 this year, and the thrilling impact he made when his career took off in the mid 1970s
After profiles of Ranji and Duleep Martin finishes his look at the Indian Princes who have played for England with the story of Iftikhar Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi Senior
Following on from Ranji Martin tells the story of his nephew, Duleep, the second Indian prince to play Test cricket for England
In this feature Martin tells the story of Ranji, the first of three Indian princes to play Test cricket for England
Gareth Bland revisits Botham’s finest summer once more and looks at the different screen portrayals of that legendary series
For decades any West Indies tour to Australia had been a major event. But the 2000/01 Test series was so one-sided it would never be the same.
Stand in captains are generally on a hiding to nothing, and ultimately Bobby Simpson was no exception, but the story of his return after a decade’s retirement is an enduring one