Steve Smith: From ‘fun’ leggie to world's No.1 Test batsman – Almanack
Steve Smith emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the 2015 Ashes series
Steve Smith emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the 2015 Ashes series
Team-mates reaction sent shivers down his spine, says Australia batsman
"For Australians to say ‘do not boo these guys’ is interesting. It has to work both ways"
"I have always just loved batting and wanted to bat as much as I could in the nets"
During India’s innings, Smith, who was stationed in the deep, became the subject of continuous jeering from fans
"I was just trying to keep my head down, move straight ahead and do my job"
"I want them to enjoy the series ... We all make mistakes"
"This past season saw a 74 per cent decrease in code of conduct charges"
Australia coach warns his players not to rile up the English supporters this summer
Who is the greatest Test batsman in the world?
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.