In this feature Martin looks at the life and times of a man for whom the great bowlers of the 1950s and early 1960s were just a warm up act for the real challenges that lay ahead

Nitesh and Jake look at how 2016 went if judged by their ability to make predictions, and compile their year’s best XI. Also, some cricket happened.

Nothing reflects an average Pakistani’s fascination with heroes better than the position of the Pakistan cricket captain, the man who in the eyes of an average Pakistani stands up to the dysfunctional and archaic institution that is the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and produces scintillating performances on the ground despite the system while their nose at the tools of control — the manager, selection committee, chairman etc. This is why this is the most coveted job in Pakistan cricket.

Marco takes a new role as co-host as he and Jake discuss new roles.

Nitesh and Jake discuss the unfortunately cancelled fourth test between England and India and the kind of people who would support two countries.

We are given to understand that Martin has batted on several strips of turf where, not so many years previously, Gordon Greenidge had done the same. Sadly Martin scored many runs fewer than Greenidge, but he still thought it a good excuse to write about one of the most punishing opening batsmen to have played the game

In this latest extract from Supreme Bowling, edited by Patrick Ferriday and CW’s Dave Wilson, Dave redresses the balance after unintentionally replacing Archie Mac in the previous feature. Sorry Archie!

South Africa were hopeful of obtaining their inaugural Test series win in Australia on their 2001/02 tour, but they never stood a chance against one of the greatest Test sides ever.

Nitesh and Jake examine the ‘etch-a-sketch approach’ to selection, and find themselves embroiled in a podcasting war.

As avid cricket fans, it can sometimes be hard to imagine our favorite cricket players doing anything besides exclusively playing cricket. However much they love cricket, being a professional cricket player is a job, though. So it makes sense that professional cricket players would have some hobbies they do for leisure outside of cricket. We’ve done our research and found out some of the most interesting hobbies that our five favorite cricket stars enjoy.