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This is a contribution to the quest for “continuous improvement” to England’s approach to batting in men’s Test matches. It is launched by an observation that – accompanying the impressive increase in the run rate under the new regime – there has been a substantial contraction in the number of overs batted per “completed” team innings. Going forward, the discussion focusses on discovering the most effective ways of easing this contraction while maintaining the run rate achieved, so giving a further boost to England team totals.

Part 8 of Pratham Chhabria’s interview with Lance Gibbs

Part 7 of Pratham Chhabria’s interview with Lance Gibbs

Part 6 of Pratham Chhabria’s interview with Lance Gibbs

Part 5 of Pratham Chhabria’s interview with Lance Gibbs

Part 4 of Pratham Chhabria’s interview with Lance Gibbs

Part 3 of Pratham Chhabria’s interview with Lance Gibbs

Zimbabwe’s Test team has faced significant struggles on the international stage, enduring a drought of over four years without a Test match victory. Their most recent loss came at the hands of low-ranked Ireland in early 2025, underscoring the ongoing issues with the team’s batting lineup.

Peter Kettle is suggesting what, in his view, is a much needed correction arising from editorial interference with Roger Page’s article in this valuable collection.

In this feature Martin looks at the Australian pace bowlers who appeared in the interregnum