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Nine in a row: How New South Wales achieved unmatched Sheffield Shield dominance

“The other states treated us with a grudging respect”

by Martin Claytor / May 4, 2020
Almanack
Richie Benaud: An enterprising all-rounder who became cricket's golden voice

“No commentator was more respectful of the nostrum about speaking only when necessary”

by Gideon Haigh / April 10, 2020
Almanack
Alan Davidson: Australia's dynamic all-rounder – by Richie Benaud

How Alan Davidson played an integral role in Australian test cricket during the 1950's/60's

by Richie Benaud / June 14, 2019
Almanack
Cricket in the film archives: A warm soak in a long bath – Almanack

"Cricket features prominently, with scores of films – long and short, silent and soundtracked – available for free. Never has…

by Richard Whitehead / January 9, 2019
Golden Summers
State Dynasties: New South Wales 1953-1962

NSW set a blueprint for the Australian national team to follow.

by Wisden Staff / June 28, 2016

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Issue 67

The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, guest-edited by Isa Guha, out May 5:

A world-exclusive with Jos Buttler
Exclusive interviews with Charlotte Edwards, Ebony Rainford-Brent and the brilliant Enid Bakewell
In-depth coverage of how all 18 counties have started the new campaign
A nine-page guide to the new women’s domestic season
Phil Walker picks out the greatest lines from the history of cricket commentary
Jo Harman tells the story of Australian wicketkeeping royalty
Ben Bloom takes the temperature of county supporters
Katya Witney delivers an eye-opening piece on the plight of Afghanistan’s female cricketers
Luke Alfred hails the resilience of Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s first black African captain
Hard-hitting columns from Mark Ramprakash, Lawrence Booth and Andrew Miller

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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.

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richie benaud

Nine in a row: How New South Wales achieved unmatched Sheffield Shield dominance

Richie Benaud: An enterprising all-rounder who became cricket's golden voice

Alan Davidson: Australia's dynamic all-rounder – by Richie Benaud

Cricket in the film archives: A warm soak in a long bath – Almanack

State Dynasties: New South Wales 1953-1962

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