England

For the first time in the history of test cricket, a player, Len Hutton, was given out for "obstructing the field."

Len Hutton Given Out in Obstructing the Field: A Rare Incident in Cricket History

September 20, 2026

Faisalabad Test 19877-88 – England Manager Peter Lush tries to bring Shakoor Rana and Mike Gatting together, however Umpire Shakeel Khan looks on. You can also see Neil Fairbrother in the background.

The Infamous Mike Gatting and Shakoor Rana Incident

September 19, 2026

Alan Ward – Fast Bowler Made a Perfect Foil for John Snow

September 18, 2026

Bob Taylor: The Legendary Wicket Keeper Who Revolutionized English Cricket

September 18, 2026

The Magical Legacy of Kevin Pietersen in English Cricket (2005-2014)

September 16, 2026

Harold Larwood said, One of the funniest incidents in my life occurred in the Newcastle game against the Northern Districts of New South Wales.

Harold Larwood Funniest Incident

September 16, 2026

Ian Botham: The Undisputed Titan of Cricket’s All-Round Excellence

September 16, 2026

Alan Butcher and Mark Butcher Family Butchery

Family Butchery at the Oval September 1991

September 13, 2026

Fred Tate – England Solitary Test Player in 1902

September 12, 2026

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

September 10, 2026

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

September 10, 2026

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

September 8, 2026

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

September 8, 2026

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

September 7, 2026

Len Hutton – Finest, Most Technically Correct Batsman

September 2, 2026

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

August 31, 2026

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?

August 31, 2026

Sydney Barnes – Greatest Bowler of All Time

August 30, 2026

Arthur Milton: Double England Cricket and Football International

August 30, 2026

Pakistan vs England at The Oval

Pakistan vs England at The Oval, 1974

August 30, 2026

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

Jim Laker – My Best-ever Bowling Stint

August 29, 2026

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

August 27, 2026

George Woodhouse – Somerset’s Youngest Captain

George Woodhouse – Somerset’s Youngest Captain

August 25, 2026

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

August 24, 2026

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

August 24, 2026

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