This time we’re going to look at the period which encompassed the conclusion of Bradman’s Test career, the 1940s. As you might guess, this period covers fewer Tests than the 1930s due to the war.

When Prince Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji stepped onto the Old Trafford playing field on July 16th 1896 for the Second Ashes Test of the summer, history was made. Ranjitsinhji, or as nicknamed by his team-mates, ‘Smith’, became the first player of Asian descent to represent England at international cricket.

For the first time since Australia last visited, England look like they could well have one of the world’s top pace attacks on their hands. How should this attack be comprised?

He’s snared nigh on 300 Test wickets, topped the ODI bowling rankings and for 18 months been regarded as the pre-eminent fast bowler in the world. But for Brett Lee, the biggest challenges lie ahead.

In this continued series of articles we’re going to look at the period which encompassed the beginning of Bradman’s Test career, the 1920s in a way of finding the Test Player of The Decade.

It may seem a long time ago now, but South Africa did do a very professional job in clinching their first Test series victory in England since their re-introduction to international cricket. Now on the horizon is the ultimate challenge – repeating the dose against the world champions in Australia. Victory here, and South Africa can lay reasonable claim to being the new team to beat.