The Cricketers' Who's Who 2023

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In Tests, he possesses the control and swing to control the scoring and keep batters under pressure. 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.

While not spinning the ball significantly, Rashid Khan’s leggies have become one of the most effective weapons in white-ball cricket.If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Jonathan Agnew proudly displays his status as a “Lorry driver for SBA (Asbestos), Leicester” and Kim Barnett his time as a bank clerk. And, as ever, there are reports and scorecards for every Test, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records.

Smith has succeeded on all surfaces, and will be remembered as one of the greatest batters of the 21st century when he retires. His fellow stalwart Stevens confessed to owning every copy of CWW since he turned professional in 1997, likewise Marcus Trescothick mentioned in the 2017 foreword that he had used the “iconic” book as a vital dossier in which to look up his opponents over the years. 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. The 43rd edition tells you all you need to know about every player from all 18 counties and includes an expanded woman's section to take in the growing number of professional female cricketers as well as the England Women Squad.The all-rounder touches on the impact of limited-overs cricket, the need to look at the structure of county cricket as well as pay, and the pros and cons of overseas players. Not turning 30 until October 2024, he is on course for an all-time great career, comparable to past Pakistani icons like Younis Khan, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf. Incredibly, most players even listed their personal address and landline number, in case, say, a fan in the shires wanted to ring up their county captain and enquire as to why they weren’t picking their frontline spinner.

Detailed career statistics are included for each player, plus there is a round-up of the 2022 season, including tables, averages and MVPs. Like Afridi, Kagiso Rabada broke onto the international scene at a young age and has never looked back.An established T20 genius in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav was a difficult player to rank. View image in fullscreen Ian Botham in 1981, the year he warned in his Cricketers’ Who’s Who entry of the dangers of ‘playing too many matches’. He is the best T20 batsman on the planet, but has just 20 ODIs to his name and has never played in a Test. The Warwickshire bowler Olly Stone proudly states that his grandfather invented the Twix chocolate bar, while Jimmy Anderson, England’s highest ever Test wicket-taker, brags that he can peel a potato in 2.

Jonathan Liew bids farewell to Eoin Morgan, who stood down last year as England’s most successful white-ball captain. Kent’s Darren Stevens is invariably cited by fellow players in The Cricketer’s’ Who’s Who as the bowler they would least like to face. As usual, Wisden includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and obituaries.

Late March’s balmy sunshine turned to sleet and snow last week, a sure sign that the English county cricket season is about to start. Read our Privacy Policy to give you more detailed information about your rights and how we use your data. Keep them up to date with the latest opinions, the best sports-writing and the most comprehensive reports on their favourite game. When given the opportunity, he also swings hard with the willow in hand, and has often provided helpful runs for his team. Glamorgan just missed out on promotion last term, and with a newly formed coaching team in place and a world batting star ready for another stint, there is a genuine sense of optimism around the place.