Wisden at CWC19

How poor net run-rate hurt Pakistan despite a late upsurge – Almanack

"They had to win by more than 300 runs to qualify on net run-rate"

Almanack

Peter Richardson, the opener who helped England to Ashes glory – Almanack

"At Old Trafford he again touched greatness with his first Test century"

Almanack

The emergence of Alec Bedser, a Surrey and England great – Almanack

"He rarely sends down a loose ball"

Wisden at CWC19

How young guns blossomed in Gayle's final World Cup game – Almanack

"West Indies won their first game since routing Pakistan in May"

Almanack

When Richard Hadlee propelled Nottinghamshire to glory – Almanack

"In 1981 he bowled 708.4 overs. No seam bowler delivered more and only five others exceeded 600"

Wisden at CWC19

When Bairstow bossed the Kiwis to seal a semi-final spot – Almanack

"Bairstow and Roy brought up a third consecutive century stand, inside 15 overs"

Almanack

The summer Everton Weekes dominated England – Almanack

<p class="intro-p">West Indies’ tour of England in 1950 proved to be a breakthrough. After winning the series 3-1, four of…

Wisden at CWC19

When an unstoppable Rohit helped India storm into the World Cup semis – Almanack

"Sharma took full advantage of the early reprieve, hitting his fourth century of the World Cup"

Almanack

Learie Constantine: One of the first great Caribbean cricketers – Almanack

"The ideal league professional – surely the finest of all"

Wisden at CWC19

When young guns Fernando and Pooran lit up a dead rubber – Almanack

"The lack of meaningful context did not dampen the atmosphere at Riverside"