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Victory in Australia

Emma — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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‘Such incredibly gripping sports writing. It was like being there. Truly. Every ball’
Giles Coren

‘Elegant and evocative ? the definitive word on England’s most astonishing Ashes tour ever’
Matthew Engel

THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF AN EPIC ASHES BATTLE

The 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.

The Times cricket grounds of the world

Emma — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

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, Australia
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Bangladesh
Centurion Park, South Africa
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates
Eden Gardens, India
Eden Park, New Zealand
Edgbaston, England
Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka
Harare Sports Ground, Zimbabwe
Iqbal Stadium, Pakistan
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Lord’s, England
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia
Newlands, South Africa
The Oval, England
St John’s, Antigua

Warne in Wisden

Emma — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

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 a twenty-plus-year period 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

World Cup Moments

Emma — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The ideal gift for football fans

Pairing epic sports photography with articles from The Times and The Sunday Times archive, this volume brings together 100 of the most iconic moments from World Cup history.

With striking, full-colour photography, rarely seen archival images and sensational reporting on the action, The Times World Cup Moments tells the unofficial story of the world’s largest single sporting event as it unfolded on – and off – the pitch. Featuring the greatest goals, most historic line-ups, heroic players and unforgettable controversies, these split-second moments have changed the course of World Cup history and generated a global sensation along the way.

The perfect Christmas gift for any football fan, some of the best moments from this book include:
The first World Cup, Uruguay 1930
North Korea’s fairy tale, England 1966
David Beckham’s perfect free-kick, France 1998
Brazil’s golden line-up, Mexico 1970
The infamous Hand of God, Mexico 1986
Roger Milla’s celebration, Italy 1990
Zinedine Zidane’s chipped Panenka penalty, Germany 2006
Germany’s humiliation of the hosts, Brazil 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo’s spectacular hat-trick, South Korea 2018