CricViz analysis: Jonny Bairstow’s cross-format struggle & what it might mean
CricViz analyst Freddie Wilde examines the undulating fortunes of Jonny Bairstow’s international career
CricViz analyst Freddie Wilde examines the undulating fortunes of Jonny Bairstow’s international career
“Create a good playing and social environment, listen to your members and everything else will look after itself”
Iyer's 103 was only the second hundred by an Indian batsman at No.4 or below in the last three years
The New Zealand skipper destroyed one of the world's best with a class and calm that was undeniable
"Each day I've been thrown a different role or responsibility, and I'm enjoying it for now"
Despite starring with the bat in a record stand, it was the skipper's tactical brilliance that set up the win
The return of Rohit, Dhawan and Kohli at the top is welcome, but what about the rest?
"Of all the spinners India have, he bowls the toughest overs."
“Doesn't matter how many hours you spend in the nets, winning games gives me the most confidence"
Since he became captain, a worrying trend has emerged in Root's dismissals
The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, guest-edited by Isa Guha, out May 5:
The 160th edition of the most famous sports book in the world – published every year since 1864 – contains some of the world’s finest sports writing. It reflects on the extraordinary life of Shane Warne, who died far too early in 2022, and looks back at another legendary bowler, S.F. Barnes, on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Wisden also reports on England’s triumph at the T20 World Cup, to go alongside their 2019 ODI success, and on their Test team’s thrilling rejuvenation under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes.
Writers include Lawrence Booth, Gideon Haigh, James Holland, Jonathan Liew, Emma John, David Frith, Simon Wilde, Jon Hotten, Robert Winder, Tanya Aldred and Neil Harvey, the last survivor from Australia’s famous 1948 Ashes tour of England. As usual, Wisden includes the eagerly awaited Notes by The Editor, the Cricketers of The Year awards, and the obituaries. And, as ever, there are reports and scorecards for every Test, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records.
Cricket’s past is steeped in a tradition of great writing and Wisden is making sure its future will be too. The Nightwatchman is a quarterly collection of essays and long-form articles which debuted in March 2013 and is available in book and e-book formats.
Every issue features an array of authors from around the world, writing beautifully and at length about the game and its myriad offshoots.