England

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 Brian Close

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

Ian Botham - England's Greatest Ever all-Rounders

Ian Botham – England’s Greatest Ever all-Rounders

October 15, 2024

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

October 14, 2024

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

The Rise of Mike Watkinson

October 4, 2024

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

October 4, 2024

Craig White gritty 94 vs India at Nottingham in August 2002

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

October 3, 2024

Ben Hollioake – A Star Which Could Not Shine

October 2, 2024

Gooch’s Famous Pair and Thomson at Edgbaston 1975

Gooch’s Famous Pair and Thomson at Edgbaston 1975

September 29, 2024

Mike Smith – Popular England Captain of 1960s

September 29, 2024

Brian Statham - Modest Background was True Great

Brian Statham – Modest Background was True Great

September 26, 2024

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

September 23, 2024

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Colin Cowdrey – First Batsman to Play 100 Tests

September 23, 2024

Ian Greig 4 for 53 vs Pakistan at Birmingham 1982

September 22, 2024

Brian Rose – A Left Handed Opening Batsman

September 22, 2024

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

September 21, 2024

Jack Hobbs was also known as Sir John Berry Hobbs.

Jack Hobbs – First Professional Cricketer to be Knighted

September 20, 2024

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

September 19, 2024

Tom Emmett: England and Yorkshire 1841-1904

September 18, 2024

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