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

Paul Gibb in India

August 16, 2026

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)

August 16, 2026

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

August 15, 2026

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

August 15, 2026

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

August 14, 2026

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

August 11, 2026

Ian Botham - England's Greatest Ever all-Rounders

Ian Botham – England’s Greatest Ever all-Rounders

August 8, 2026

One of cricket's more remarkable tales, Douglas Carr played club cricket until well into his thirties, before at the age of 37 he unleashed the googly he'd been working on for years.

Douglas Carr – Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1910

August 6, 2026

Mike Watkinson has earned his England cap, believe me. He has never been given anything.

The Rise of Mike Watkinson

July 27, 2026

Eng v WI Fourth Test at Leeds in 2000 Eng beat WI by an innings & 39 runs on the 2nd day of the 4th Test match at Headingley to take a 2-1 lead.

Memorable Match – Eng v WI Fourth Test at Leeds in 2000

July 26, 2026

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George Scott: (South Shields C.C. and Durham C.C.), 1899–1988

July 26, 2026

Craig White gritty 94 vs India at Nottingham in August 2002

Craig White Gritty 94 Not Out vs India at Nottingham in 2002

July 24, 2026

Ben Hollioake – A Star Which Could Not Shine

July 24, 2026

Gooch’s Famous Pair and Thomson at Edgbaston 1975

Gooch’s Famous Pair and Thomson at Edgbaston 1975

July 22, 2026

Mike Smith – Popular England Captain of 1960s

July 21, 2026

Brian Statham - Modest Background was True Great

Brian Statham – Modest Background was True Great

July 18, 2026

Dennis Amiss was the man mainly responsible for popularizing the use of the helmet in first-class cricket in 1978.

Dennis Amiss, the Man Popularizing Helmet in English First-Class Cricket

July 15, 2026

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Colin Cowdrey – First Batsman to Play 100 Tests

July 14, 2026

Ian Greig 4 for 53 vs Pakistan at Birmingham 1982

July 13, 2026

Brian Rose – A Left Handed Opening Batsman

July 13, 2026

From the Taj to Milton Keynes: Not the 'splendor of Mumtaz's tomb', just Norman Cowans outlining the dome of the Taj Mahal

From the Taj to Milton Keynes

July 13, 2026

Jack Hobbs was also known as Sir John Berry Hobbs.

Jack Hobbs – First Professional Cricketer to be Knighted

July 11, 2026

Clive Radley was born in Hertford on 13 May 1944, but his family moved to Norfolk and he went first to King Edward's Preparatory School failed his scholarship

Clive Radley: A Promising Middlesex Batsman

July 10, 2026

Tom Emmett: England and Yorkshire 1841-1904

July 10, 2026

The Cricket Rebel in Dhaka and Pakistan in 1960’s

July 9, 2026

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