Nobody thought it at the time – though the result of the final was surprising, almost sensational – but the 1983 Prudential World Cup was … Read More
Men’s Cricket World Cup 1992
The fifth men’s World Cup, staged in Australia and New Zealand in February and March 1992, was in some ways the first recognisably “modern” version. … Read More
Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011
In a very real sense the 2011 edition of the Men’s World Cup, held jointly in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, was the perfect competition. … Read More
Men’s Cricket World Cup 2007
Which has been the most unsatisfactory of the eleven Men’s World Cups held so far? Everybody might have a different view of course. A lot … Read More
Having Lunch With Don Bradman
There are many worse places than Singapore to be a cricket person. You can play; there are some local leagues. You can hobnob with a … Read More
It’s That Mankad Again
“So disappointed in him (sic) as a person…”. “Why do such a disgraceful and low act?” “This (sic) embarrassing and disgraceful act…” What are we … Read More
Tom Graveney – Style and Substance
“Tom Graveney was the James Vince of his day.” Discuss. Ridiculous, I hear you cry. Graveney was a master batsman, one of only 25 to … Read More
Who’s Crying Now?
The curious paradox of Test cricket – that the less fitted its practitioners become to meeting the special challenges of the format, the more fascinating … Read More
Be Careful What You Wish For
There is almost universal regret that the West Indies captain, Jason Holder, will not be playing in the third Test against England in St Lucia. … Read More
Graham McKenzie: The Overworked Thoroughbred
The list of Australia’s top ten Test wicket-takers reads like a concave of the game’s immortals. There are four members of the side that many … Read More
Mike Brearley – A Degree In People
How important is captaincy in cricket? is there room in an international eleven for a player who is in the team solely because he is … Read More