Tag: Mike Atherton

Speed + angle + accuracy: a lookback at some modern fast bowling spells

Speed + angle + accuracy: a lookback at some modern fast bowling spellsSpeed + angle + accuracy: a lookback at some modern fast bowling spells

February 2, 2025 81_admin 2 Comments

Can a bowler find a way to exploit a batter’s anatomy and his movements? England did it to Bradman and Co. in the Bodyline series in 1932-33 but modern bowlers have tried a variation of this strategy too and turned in unforgettable spells. Talking Points: The essence of Bodyline Wahab

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War Minus the Shooting: the revival of a cricket classic

War Minus the Shooting: the revival of a cricket classicWar Minus the Shooting: the revival of a cricket classic

November 17, 2021 81_admin 2 Comments

We are delighted to announce the republication of War Minus the Shooting: A Journey Through South Asia During the 1996 Cricket World Cup by Mike Marqusee. First published in 1996, the book is a vivid portrait of a subcontinent in ferment during an extravagant tournament that foreshadowed the great shifts

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