Wisden Cricket Monthly | Issue 81
The new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out September 19, features an exclusive interview with Harry Brook, who reflects on a “frustrating” summer in which he made a first Test hundred at home but failed to catch fire.
Ahead of his return to Pakistan, where his phenomenal story properly began, England’s No.5 talks to Phil Walker about taking inspiration from Joe Root, his views on captaincy, and learning to “stay in the moment”.
We also look ahead to the Women’s T20 World Cup by speaking to Charlie Dean, part of England’s formidable spin arsenal which will be key to their hopes of success in the UAE. Our 12-page preview includes exclusive interviews with West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, plus profiles of all 10 teams.
Elsewhere, we pick an XI of the game’s rascals and roisters in WCM’s Rogues’ Gallery, Younis Khan talks to Saj Sadiq about his record-breaking career, Ashley Giles reflects on the conversation that changed his life, and Sam Dalling investigates what the future might hold for county live streams. Rob Smyth is in typically brilliant form as he sheds new light on the understated greatness of Graham Thorpe, we have the latest news on all 18 counties, Will Kirkup examines how the club game is welcoming refugees, and Adam Hollioake speaks to Mel Farrell about love and loss.
As for our columnists, Mark Ramprakash considers the relationship between cricket and mental health, Andrew Miller writes on Brendon McCullum’s new dual role, Lawrence Booth bids a fond farewell to Dawid Malan following his international retirement, and Osman Samiuddin laments the sorry state of Pakistani cricket.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Wisden Cricket Monthly Issue 81.