Writer: Neil Manthorp

England v South Africa 2022

Neil Manthorp: South Africa gear up for the most important Test series in their history

South Africa’s embattled board has opened its borders to the IPL

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Mark Boucher: The collector of records – Almanack

“I pride myself on not being ‘flashy’"

by Neil Manthorp / December 3, 2019
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Hashim Amla: South African role model – Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2013

Strong, silent and resilient, South Africa's supreme run-machine

by Neil Manthorp / August 9, 2019
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Shaun Pollock: Living up to the name – Almanack

"Sport’s holy grail is consistency, and Pollock found it as soon as he entered international cricket"

by Neil Manthorp / July 16, 2019
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Dale Steyn: Fast, penetrative & vein-bulging intensity – Almanack tribute

Neil Manthorp profiles the fast bowling supremo

by Neil Manthorp / June 27, 2019
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Flashback: South Africa’s Lord’s return overshadowed by 'dirt in the pocket'

How an historic week for South African cricket in the summer of 1994 was overshadowed by ball-tampering affair.

by Neil Manthorp / April 5, 2018

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.

The independent voice of cricket

Writer: Neil Manthorp

Neil Manthorp: South Africa gear up for the most important Test series in their history

Mark Boucher: The collector of records – Almanack

Hashim Amla: South African role model – Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2013

Shaun Pollock: Living up to the name – Almanack

Dale Steyn: Fast, penetrative & vein-bulging intensity – Almanack tribute

Flashback: South Africa’s Lord’s return overshadowed by 'dirt in the pocket'

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