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February '23 Issue

The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out January 19:

Cover story – how Ben Stokes’ bold and unconventional leadership sparked England’s outstanding Test series win in Pakistan
2022 in review – our panel of experts pick a men’s Test XI and women’s cross-format team of the last year
Ricky Ponting shares his concerns for the future of Test cricket and the fallout from Justin Langer’s ousting
The burgeoning business of women’s cricket
Columnists – Andrew Miller, Lawrence Booth and Adam Collins
John Hollioake, father of Adam and Ben, talks Jo Harman through a fairytale with a tragic ending
Liam Brickhill reports on Zimbabwe’s heartening resurgence
Coaching – Mark Ramprakash, Anya Shrubsole and John Simpson

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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.

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Writer: Jon Hotten

WCM Book of the Month: Summer Days Promise by Paul Edwards

Going solo: The history of single-wicket cricket

My Golden Summer, 1977: The triumphant return of Geoffrey Boycott

Book reviews: 'Gunner: My Life In Cricket' and 'Windmills, Dykes & Wides'

Ashes 2005: The inside story of the greatest series

My Favourite Photo: International Batsman of the Year Challenge Cup

The meaningful silence of Graeme Hick

The cover drive is decadent and depraved

Lancashire, Wisden's Champion County: Red Rose to the top – Almanack

The Old Batsman's cricket books of the year

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