England

Sydney Barnes – Greatest Bowler of All Time

September 29, 2025

Pakistan vs England at The Oval

Pakistan vs England at The Oval, 1974

September 28, 2025

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

Jim Laker – My Best-ever Bowling Stint

September 27, 2025

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

September 26, 2025

George Woodhouse – Somerset’s Youngest Captain

George Woodhouse – Somerset’s Youngest Captain

September 25, 2025

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

September 24, 2025

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

September 23, 2025

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

September 23, 2025

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

Tony Greig Relives a Courageous Brisbane Test century

September 20, 2025

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

September 19, 2025

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

September 17, 2025

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

Paul Gibb in India

September 15, 2025

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)

September 15, 2025

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

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

September 14, 2025

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

September 14, 2025

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

September 13, 2025

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

September 10, 2025

Ian Botham - England's Greatest Ever all-Rounders

Ian Botham – England’s Greatest Ever all-Rounders

September 7, 2025

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

September 6, 2025

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

The Rise of Mike Watkinson

August 27, 2025

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

August 26, 2025

Craig White gritty 94 vs India at Nottingham in August 2002

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

August 25, 2025

Ben Hollioake – A Star Which Could Not Shine

August 24, 2025

Gooch’s Famous Pair and Thomson at Edgbaston 1975

Gooch’s Famous Pair and Thomson at Edgbaston 1975

August 22, 2025

Mike Smith – Popular England Captain of 1960s

August 21, 2025

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