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.
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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.
It sounds like this week’s book is the perfect illustration of why the game of cricket has the finest written archive of all sports.
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.
This week Martin revisits a book he first read almost thirty years ago. His review explains why he views it rather differently now.
Statistically he is the second best batsman ever to emerge from Australia, yet Bill Ponsford is rarely referred to as one of the greats. In this feature Martin tells his story.
Interest in the Bodyline tour is as strong as ever, but in truth the next Ashes series lost little in comparison, even though it is seldom now recalled. In this feature Martin tells the story of the 1936/37 Tests.
Cricket has often generated lucrative work for the legal profession. In this feature Martin looks back at the veritable feeding frenzy that Kerry Packer created.
Martin took a bit of persuading when tasked with reading Peter Gibbs cricketing novel, but it seems from his review that despite his misgivings he rather enjoyed it.
The proceeds from this book will further the cause of research into Parkinson’s Disease, but if that is not reason enough to buy it is a thoroughly good read as well