Writer: Freddie Wilde

England v West Indies

CricViz: Why top order batting will decide the England-West Indies Test series

"Both England and West Indies currently have vulnerable top orders"

England v West Indies
CricViz Analysis: Takeaways from England’s 30-man squad

The major talking points from England’s 30-man Test squad

by Freddie Wilde / June 18, 2020
2000s in Review
Wisden's T20 innings of the 2000s, Nos.5-1

As picked by CricViz analyst Freddie Wilde

by Freddie Wilde / May 26, 2020
2000s in Review
Wisden’s T20 innings of the 2000s, No.1: Brendon McCullum's 158*

"McCullum’s 158 will stand forever as the totem of a new age"

by Freddie Wilde / May 25, 2020
2000s in Review
Wisden's T20 innings of the 2000s: The honourable mentions

The list features Yuvraj's Durban blitz from the 2007 T20 World Cup

by Freddie Wilde / May 25, 2020
2000s in Review
Wisden’s T20 innings of the 2000s, No.2: Kieron Pollard's 54*

"Pollard has changed the role of the finisher and what is expected of power-hitters forever"

by Freddie Wilde / May 25, 2020
2000s in Review
Wisden’s T20 innings of the 2000s, No.3: David Warner's 89

"In 64 breathless minutes, Warner’s life changed forever"

by Freddie Wilde / May 25, 2020
2000s in Review
Wisden’s T20 innings of the 2000s, No.4: Chris Gayle's 117

"Gayle had announced himself on the T20 stage and there was no looking back"

by Freddie Wilde / May 25, 2020
2000s in Review
Wisden's T20 innings of the 2000s, No.5: Andrew Symonds' 117*

The century with the lowest false shot percentage of the decade

by Freddie Wilde / May 25, 2020
2000s in Review
Wisden's T20 spells of the 2000s, Nos.5-1

Three are from the IPL

by Freddie Wilde / May 24, 2020

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July '22 Issue

The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out June 16:

James Anderson gives a candid two-part interview to Felix White – conducted before and after the Lord’s Test – about a the joy and the art of bowling
England coverage –profiles of Matt Potts and Harry Brook; Matt Parkinson gives the inside story on his bizarre and long-awaited Test debut
15 pages of county news and interviews
Phil Walker delivers a special feature on the ingrained elitism in English cricket and how it’s being countered
Columnists – Andrew Miller criticises the appointment of Sir Dave Brailsford to the ECB’s high-performance review, Lawrence Booth welcoming the fresh eyes of Brendon McCullum, Mark Ramprakash examining the importance of batting positions

Almanack 2021

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The 158th edition of the most famous sports book in the world – published every year since 1864 – contains some of the world’s finest sports writing, and reflects on an unprecedented year dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Writers include Lawrence Booth, Sir Garfield Sobers, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Gideon Haigh, Andy Zaltzman, Tom Holland, Duncan Hamilton, Robert Winder, Matthew Engel, Scyld Berry, Derek Pringle, Jack Leach and James Anderson. As usual, Wisden includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and the famous obituaries. And, as ever, there are reports and scorecards for every Test, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records.

The independent voice of cricket

Writer: Freddie Wilde

CricViz: Why top order batting will decide the England-West Indies Test series

CricViz Analysis: Takeaways from England’s 30-man squad

Wisden's T20 innings of the 2000s, Nos.5-1

Wisden’s T20 innings of the 2000s, No.1: Brendon McCullum's 158*

Wisden's T20 innings of the 2000s: The honourable mentions

Wisden’s T20 innings of the 2000s, No.2: Kieron Pollard's 54*

Wisden’s T20 innings of the 2000s, No.3: David Warner's 89

Wisden’s T20 innings of the 2000s, No.4: Chris Gayle's 117

Wisden's T20 innings of the 2000s, No.5: Andrew Symonds' 117*

Wisden's T20 spells of the 2000s, Nos.5-1

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