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The summer David Steele emerged as England's national hero – Almanack

"Greig said that Steele’s inclusion was the best thing that had happened to England"

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How a young Majid Khan emerged as Glamorgan's hero – Almanack

"An enchanting Pakistan batsman who made his name while still in his teens"

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The Edgbaston epic that announced the arrival of Zaheer Abbas – Almanack

"Such was Zaheer’s control that it seemed at one stage that any of the world’s batting records might disappear"

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Asif Iqbal: A specialist in the impossible – Almanack

"I believe firmly in the basic principles of the game"

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John Murray: A superlative wicketkeeper and a perfect team man

"Statistics have no special appeal to Murray for he is sensible enough to know their worth"

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Mike Procter: A real personality and a gifted performer – Almanack

On his 73rd birthday, Wisden pays tribute to Gloucestersire's finest import

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Barry Richards: Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1969 – Almanack

Compared to Hammond and Hutton, and tipped to be the next Bradman, Richards' horizon seemed limitless

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Allan Lamb: an instinctive stroke-maker – Almanack

Read an early Almanack profile as the former Test captain turns 65

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Bob Willis: The fragile, wholehearted speedster – Almanack tribute

He was one of England's greatest fast bowlers.