In this feature we look at an unusual subject – the career of a promising young cricketer who, ultimately, just failed to make the grade
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Former editor of Wisden, Matthew Engel, sets the scene for an important new book that looks at the links between cricket and baseball
It might be a sad indictment on the history of cricketing publishing that I need to highlight the fact that this is the first review on CW by a female author. 4 stars by Martin suggest it won’t be our last
If someone else had started up the old chant I would have joined in, but I didn’t want to be the only one and catch the sharp end of Dominic Cork’s rapier like wit ………….
The records set by Sir Donald Bradman are unlikely to ever be approached let alone surpassed. In this feature leading writer and historian David Frith tells us about the man who scored all those runs.
David Frith the living legend of cricket writing has released a selection of his finest work. CW has the pleasure of presenting a double review, and the exclusive of publishing an extract from the book.
Henry Olonga’s autobiography has just been published and in this feature we look back at the 2003 World Cup, and the selfless gesture for which he will be remembered as long as the game is played.
Martin reviews Henry Olonga’s autobiography which gives an fascinating insight into his cricketing life in Zimbabwe.
In this feature we are privileged to be able to showcase the talents of Harold Larwood’s biographer, Duncan Hamilton, with two extracts from his latest book.
Another book rolls off the production line that should be in all cricket libraries. This weeks book is essential reading earning four and a half stars.