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From the history-steeped ‘home of cricket’ at Lord’s, to the mecca of Indian cricket at Eden Gardens, this encompassing guide ranges across five continents and brings you the best cricket venues the world has to offer.Accompanied by corresponding articles from The Times of notable matches at each venue, discover the history behind these remarkable grounds. With its beautiful, full-colour photography, scorecards, and locator map, this is an essential book for all fans of cricket.Grounds include: Adelaide Oval, AustraliaBangabandhu National Stadium, BangladeshCenturion Park, South AfricaDubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab EmiratesEden Gardens, IndiaEden Park, New ZealandEdgbaston, EnglandGalle International Stadium, Sri LankaHarare Sports Ground, ZimbabweIqbal Stadium, PakistanKensington Oval, BarbadosLord’s, EnglandMelbourne Cricket Ground, AustraliaNewlands, South AfricaThe Oval, EnglandSt John’s, Antigua

An illustrated history of unforgettable tests, legendary players and record-breaking performances.This is the story of Test cricket and how it came to dominate the global sporting calendar. With access to the The Times archives, this book features player profiles, photographs and match reports from the most dramatic Tests throughout history.For almost a century and a half, Test cricket has provided some of the most dramatic highs and lows in the sporting world. Since the first exhilarating Test match between Australia and England in 1877, this unique format of the game, in which fortunes can change as quickly as the condition of the pitch, has challenged players’ mental and physical endurance. It has provided the stage for great players from Sir Donald Bradman and Sir Garfield Sobers to Sachin Tedulkar, Shane Warne and James Anderson, whose incredible performances have inspired generations of cricketers worldwide.Written by sports journalist Richard Whitehead, with a foreword by former England captain Mike Atherton OBE, The Times Test Cricket tells the gripping history of unforgettable tests, legendary players and record-breaking performances.Accompanied by visually stunning photography, player profiles, and match reports from The Times archive on the most famous Tests, this is an essential book for all cricket fans.Chapters include:· Foundation story (1877–1914)· Between the wars (1921–1939)· Boom and bust (1946–1970)· Revolution in the air (1971–1989)· The age of the superstar (1990–1999)· The 21st century (2000–2024)

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England against Australia for the Ashes – it is one of the oldest and greatest rivalries in sport and almost its entire history has been covered in The Times. The whole story is here: from Shane Warne’s ball of the century in 1993 to Gilbert Jessop’s power hitting at The Oval in 1902; from the infamous Bodyline tour of 1932–33 to England’s surrender to the pace of Lillee and Thomson in 1974–75; from Len Hutton’s Coronation-year triumph in 1953 to the long years of defeat before the Ashes were finally recaptured in 2005.The Times on the Ashes showcases great batsmen like Bradman, Ponting, Gower, Trumper, Boycott, Greg Chappell, and the great bowlers of Trueman, Warne, Larwood, Lillee, Underwood, McGrath, Anderson, along with the great captains such as Brearley, Ian Chappell, Vaughan, Armstrong, Jardine, Steve Waugh and Hutton.This book recaptures more than a century of the highs and lows of Ashes cricket through the pages of The Times and features some of the greatest writers in the history of the sport.

The Cricket World Cup in 2019 was the first to be held in England for 20 years and expectations were high. It did not disappoint. Over six weeks and 48 matches it showcased the best that the one-day game has to offer, with compelling individual performances and spellbinding matches – all culminating in England’s unforgettable victory over New Zealand in the final. The Times England’s World Cup gives you a chance to relive the drama as it happened with the best of cricket writers.

Shane Warne, who died in 2022, is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest cricketers of all time – and the greatest spin bowler ever. Warne in Wisden records the highlights of an exceptional career – handpicked from all Wisden publications over more than 30 years and curated for a global audience.Warne in Wisden features coverage from Warne’s first Test against India in 1992 – where he took one wicket – to his retirement from Test cricket in 2007, having taken 708 Test wickets. It includes complete reports and scorecards for key Tests, as well as Wisden’s assessment of his impact on the English county game and the Indian Premier League, and his journey from master spinner to global celebrity.Warne combined a prodigious talent for leg-spin with a turbulent life off the pitch. While Wisden’s focus was generally on his cricket, Warne in Wisden also relates the controversies and rows that earned him a occasional mention in the Chronicle section of the book.Wisden’s authoritative and independent voice/writing provides a unique insight into one of the most discussed cricketers in history.Warne in Wisden includes:Cricketer of the Year by Vic Marks, 1994‘A Spin-Doctor Writes’ by Ashley Mallett, 1997Five Cricketers of the Century, 2000-13Leading Cricketer in the World, 2004-2005‘The mighty craftsman’ by Mike Atherton 2007‘The Ashes Masters’ by David Frith 2009The ebbs and flows of Warne’s 21­-year­-long careerHis obituary and related articles from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2023Scorecards of his most significant Test matchesColour plate section

WINNER OF THE CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR - SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2026CRICKET SOCIETY - MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR'Meticulously researched and unputdownable... splendidly atmospheric' – THE TIMES'A wonderful book... an excellent re-telling' – MIKE ATHERTON‘A masterpiece' – NICK HOULT, THE DAILY TELEGRAPHTHE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF AN EPIC ASHES BATTLEThe Ashes series of 1954–55 marked a watershed moment in the history of English cricket. Under the leadership of Len Hutton, the national team’s first professional captain, one of the greatest group of players ever to represent England won an Ashes series in Australia for the first time in more than 20 years. It is a feat that has been repeated only four times in more than 70 years since.But Hutton’s men had to overcome the additional obstacle of losing heavily in the first Test – only one England team has managed to win an overseas Ashes series after such a monumental setback.The names of the cricketers who locked horns in 1954–55 resonate down the decades – Hutton's team included Denis Compton, Frank Tyson, Brian Statham, Trevor Bailey, Godfrey Evans, Peter May and Colin Cowdrey. Among their Australian opponents were Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller, Neil Harvey and Richie Benaud. In the 1950s, these players were not just elite sportsmen, they were household names.An Ashes series for the ages is brought thrillingly to life in this momentous slice of sporting and social history.DAILY TELEGRAPH AND MAIL ON SUNDAY SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR

WINNER OF THE CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR - SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2026CRICKET SOCIETY - MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR'Meticulously researched and (for any cricket fan) unputdownable... splendidly atmospheric' – THE TIMES'A wonderful book... an excellent re-telling.' – MIKE ATHERTON‘A masterpiece that sets the bar for blending cricket and social history’ – NICK HOULT, THE DAILY TELEGRAPHTHE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF AN EPIC ASHES BATTLEThe Ashes series of 1954–55 marked a watershed moment in the history of English cricket. Under the leadership of Len Hutton, the national team’s first professional captain, one of the greatest group of players ever to represent England won an Ashes series in Australia for the first time in more than 20 years. It is a feat that has been repeated only four times in more than 70 years since.But Hutton’s men had to overcome the additional obstacle of losing heavily in the first Test – only one England team has managed to win an overseas Ashes series after such a monumental setback.The names of the cricketers who locked horns in 1954–55 resonate down the decades – Hutton's team included Denis Compton, Frank Tyson, Brian Statham, Trevor Bailey, Godfrey Evans, Peter May and Colin Cowdrey. Among their Australian opponents were Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller, Neil Harvey and Richie Benaud. In the 1950s, these players were not just elite sportsmen, they were household names.An Ashes series for the ages is brought thrillingly to life in this momentous slice of sporting and social history.DAILY TELEGRAPH AND MAIL ON SUNDAY SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR

For 150 years the FA Cup has been at the heart of English sport. From Stanley Matthews to Bob Stokoe, Bert Trautmann to Arsene Wenger and Ronnie Radford to Billy the white horse - its heroes, myths and legends form the fabric of our national game. The Cup celebrates the story of the world's greatest football competition with more than 100 stunning and evocative photos. Here is an epic tale of glorious sporting heritage and extraordinary longevity. From its Victorian beginnings as a competition for teams of former public schoolboys, to the vast Edwardian crowds flocking to the Crystal Palace, to the human dramas at Wembley in the 1950s and the heyday of the 1970s. Each photo is accompanied by the stories behind the people, places and occasions, going well beyond the familiar FA Cup tales. From the early rounds through to the pomp and pageantry of the final - this book brings you the full FA Cup story.