England

Alf Gover first-class career has lasted for 20 years. He made his debut in 1928 and in the subsequent 362 matches. he was one of the oldest Test cricketers.

Alf Gover: England Medium Fast Bowler 1908-2001

November 17, 2024

Frank Woolley was one of the finest all- rounder’s, a left-hand batsman and left-arm medium or slow left-arm orthodox bowler, produced by England.

Frank Woolley – A Genuine All Rounder of Early 19th Century

November 16, 2024

Geoff Boycott - a wave of admiration for my partner, wiry, slight, dedicated, a lonely man doing a lonely job all these years

Sid Fielden says: ‘I have seen this man do the most fantastic things

November 14, 2024

David Steele 8 Tests for England, making 50, 45, 73, 92, 39 and 66 against the Australians after being called up at the age of 33.

The Sergeant David Steele

November 14, 2024

The Ashes Test at Lords 1972 and England players involved in that series maintain there was something odd about those amazing performances by Bob Massie.

The Ashes Test at Lords 1972. Sixteen wickets and Ted Dexter’s

November 13, 2024

Len Hutton – Finest, Most Technically Correct Batsman

November 8, 2024

Ted Dexter. Tall and upright he was delight to watch. Here here crashes Jaisimha to the fence, Kanpur, 1961

Cricket – A Simple Pleasure by Ted Dexter

November 7, 2024

Ted Dexter by (bizarrely) the brilliant French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson taken in 1961 for Queen magazine. Dexter was England captain at the time.

How to Crick your Neck?

November 6, 2024

Sydney Barnes – Greatest Bowler of All Time

November 6, 2024

Pakistan vs England at The Oval

Pakistan vs England at The Oval, 1974

November 5, 2024

Jim Laker regretting having missed the Golden Jubilee Test recalls another big occasion in Bombay.

Jim Laker – My Best-ever Bowling Stint

November 4, 2024

Herbert Sutcliffe was one of England’s toughest cricketer as good as Sir Jack Hobbs, with whom he formed a famous Test match opening partnership.

Herbert Sutcliffe – England’s Toughest Cricketer

November 3, 2024

George Woodhouse – Somerset’s Youngest Captain

George Woodhouse – Somerset’s Youngest Captain

November 1, 2024

Fred Trueman was not only a great fast bowler, he was also a great entertainer. There is a theatrical element to bowling fast and Fred played it for all it was worth.

Fred Trueman – A Great Entertaining Fast Bowler

October 31, 2024

Denis Compton was glamorous cricketer England has ever possessed. Their style captivated the crowds, last-second sweeps blending with sumptuous cover drives

Denis Compton – England Glamorous Cricketer

October 31, 2024

Cricket in its historical perspective showed the origins of cricket are unclear, but English historians are quite adamant that it started in England around the 12th century.

Cricket in its Historical Perspective

October 30, 2024

In a memorable match when England Tony Greig relives a courageous Brisbane Test century.

Tony Greig Relives a Courageous Brisbane Test century

October 28, 2024

That it happened just as the introduction of the John Player League was especially sad, as that format seemed ideal for a hitter like Colin Milburn.

Colin Milburn: The Ideal Batsman for One-day cricket

October 27, 2024

England Harold Larwood born on 14, Nov 1904 at Nottinghamshire. Not many bowlers troubled Don Bradman and other legends still caused him genuine concern.

Harold Larwood – Fastest Bowler of His Generation

October 25, 2024

Paul Gibb touring India with the 1953-54 commonwealth teams is playing more golf and squash than cricket.

Paul Gibb in India

October 23, 2024

Alan Knott was born on 9 April 1946 at Belvedere, Kent. He was a former wicket-keeper batsman who represented England at both level in Tests and ODI.

Alan Knott’s Immaculate Stint Behind the Stumps for England (1967-1981)

October 23, 2024

Brian Close ways out of the way of a Michael Holding bouncer England v West Indies Old Traffor2 1 Arif Butt

Brian Close: The Teenage Sensation Who Became England’s Youngest Cricketer in 1949

October 23, 2024

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

October 22, 2024

Wally Hammond was a giant among England cricketers. Their premier batsman in the period between Jack Hobbs and Len Hutton

Wally Hammond ! England Giant Batsman 1927–1947

October 22, 2024

The year 1864 saw another landmark in the young W.G. Grace's progress. While still only 15, with a serious illness not far behind him.

Unveiling the Remarkable Journey of W.G. Grace in 1864: A Cricket Legend’s Beginnings

October 18, 2024

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