Dave Wilson looks at the 1902 Test at the Oval, commonly referred to as “Jessop’s Match” and asks, was it really?
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100 years ago the South Africa Test cricket players gathered on these shores for the Triangular Tournament – guest writer Patrick Ferriday recounts the build-up and the tournament itself.
England and South Africa face off for the Basil D’Oliveira Trophy beginning on Thursday – CW’s Dave Wilson previews an eagerly awaited clash.
110 years ago Fred Tate failed to hold a catch on which the loss of the Ashes was blamed. CW’s Dave Wilson looks into the story behind what has come to be known as “Tate’s Match”.
In this follow-up to last week’s feature on Fry’s cricket career, Dave looks at Fry’s batsmanship in detail to try and discover why he was found wanting in Tests.
Dave Wilson looks into the immense cricketing deeds of this colossus of the domestic game and asks, why did he not dominate in Tests?
Following up on Martin’s piece on Frank Tyson, Dave looks at Tyson’s astonishing second innings performance and asks if he was truly unique in this regard.
Dave Wilson proposes a new way to look at domestic performance, focussing on the English County Championship during various eras.
Averages have some limitations insofaras providing an accurate assessment of batting prowess – Dave Wilson proposes a possible alternative view.
Another tour of Asia, another resounding series defeat for England’s ODI team. The good news is, the subcontinent is only part of the picture in World cricket – and the next World Cup there isn’t due for at least one generation.