England

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?

April 19, 2025

Sydney Barnes – Greatest Bowler of All Time

April 18, 2025

Pakistan vs England at The Oval

Pakistan vs England at The Oval, 1974

April 18, 2025

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

Jim Laker – My Best-ever Bowling Stint

April 17, 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

April 15, 2025

George Woodhouse – Somerset’s Youngest Captain

George Woodhouse – Somerset’s Youngest Captain

April 14, 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

April 13, 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

April 12, 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

April 12, 2025

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

Tony Greig Relives a Courageous Brisbane Test century

April 9, 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

April 8, 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

April 6, 2025

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

Paul Gibb in India

April 5, 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)

April 4, 2025

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

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

April 3, 2025

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

April 3, 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

April 2, 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

March 30, 2025

Ian Botham - England's Greatest Ever all-Rounders

Ian Botham – England’s Greatest Ever all-Rounders

March 27, 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

March 26, 2025

January 5, 1971 at the MCG. The first-ever Official One-day International that sparked a revolution invariably start in small ways

First-ever Official One-day International at MCG 1971

August 16, 2023

Len Hutton has made 364 at The Oval June 1938

Len Hutton 364 at The Oval in June 1938

October 20, 2022

Both Wicket Keeper Bagged Pairs in Test Cricket

Both wicket-keepers Bagged Pairs in Test Cricket

Cricket Records

July 30, 2019

Jim Laker 19 for 90 (9 for 37 and 10 for 50) against Australia at Old Trafford in 1956 Ashes series has been in the record books for 63 years.

Jim Laker 19 for 90 An Unsurpassable Feat

Cricket Records

March 3, 2019

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Alistair Cook – 5th Batsman to Score a Century in his First and Last Test Match

February 1, 2019

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