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?
Gareth Bland profiles the beleaguered Australian captain Michael Clarke, who can look to an illustrious predecessor, Allan Border, for inspiration as he attempts to raise his side’s game ahead of The Ashes
In this feature Martin looks behind the best set of numbers of any England batsman, and finds one of the most interesting characters to have graced Test match cricket.
Remarkable as it may seem given prevailing weather conditions the English counties are under starter’s orders and due for the off on 10 April. In this feature David Taylor assesses their chances.