'He's great for the sport' – Morgan hails Stokes' 'infectious' personality
Stokes' all-round display formed the fulcrum of England's 104-run win over South Africa at The Oval
Stokes' all-round display formed the fulcrum of England's 104-run win over South Africa at The Oval
Stokes' all-round display played a key part in England's 104-run victory over South Africa
"Some, myself included, look like they’ve never batted before at times"
"Has Stokes reacted to the night in Bristol by trying to prove he really can be responsible?"
"He is the most naturally gifted bowler I've seen"
And Ben Stokes got schooled in the last over again
"Thinking all this is going to be taken away from me might be the thing that has changed the way…
How will Stokes, Moeen, and Archer et al get on?
"Never been in the changing room and called out to bat again"
Why isn't Ben Stokes' changed approach reaping rewards?
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.