In this feature David Taylor looks back ten years to the summer of 2003, when England’s selectors showed an uncharacteristic sense of adventure.
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Dave Wilson takes a look at the ICC Player Ratings as a means of identifying the greatest ever batsmen.
In this feature Martin remembers a childhood favourite, former Surrey and England batsman John Edrich.
Dave Wilson investigates if it’s possible to assess individual contributions to wins, using as an example one of the greatest ever Test matches.
Test cricket must adopt the IPL’s ruthless commercial approach if it is to survive.
With the help of two very special guest contributors, CW’s book review team revisit what is probably the most revered cricket book ever written.
Australia’s home Test series against Pakistan in 1999/00 not only contained one of their finest Test victories, but was also the beginning of one of their greatest eras.
In this feature Martin examines the life and times of Harold Gimblett, who enjoyed what to do this day is surely the most remarkable debut the game has seen.
After the sad loss of Tony Greig at the end of December the game has now lost his predecessor as England captain as well. In this feature Martin pays tribute to Mike Denness.
Neil Pickup takes a closer look at the MCC’s annual Spirit of Cricket survey: should we spend every new season questioning the moral code of the next generation – or is there more to it than that?