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October 2022
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Editorial
HALES COMES IN FROM THE COLD
“Hales missed the 2019 World Cup and deservedly
CRICKET MONTHLY
October 2022 EDITORIAL T: 0203 696 5737 E:
THE TOP SIX
THE Top Six
The month in cricket No.1
The Hundred’s hard sell is fooling no one
Andrew Miller offers his appraisal of The Hundred after a second edition of the tournament which failed to catch fire
English cricket’s unsolvable riddle
The consultation document which will provide the framework for Andrew Strauss’ high-performance review exposes the conflicts and contradictions at the heart of the English game, writes Mark Ramprakash
Revolution in 10 steps
It has been a Test summer like no other. Writing ahead of the seriesdecider against South Africa, Lawrence Booth picks out 10 moments that defined the transformation of the England team under the audacious leadership of Stokes and McCullum
Keightley’s exit presents conundrum for England
Raf Nicholson reflects on the two-year tenure of Lisa Keightley, the outgoing coach of England Women, and considers who should replace her
Quick Singles
The month’s news in brief
Thompson takes the chair
As the former Surrey supremo Richard Thompson settles into his new role as chair of the ECB, Phil Walker considers the bumps in the road ahead
NEWS CYCLE
Cricket’s all about making a statement, writes Ben Gardner 
FEATURES
Ed Smith
The former England national selector talks to Matt Thacker about decision-making and says a mixture of science and intuition is key to picking the right players to maximise a team’s performance
THE COUNTY FILES
Covering each of the 18 firstclass counties every month, including news, interviews and stats, as well as the oddities which make county cricket what it is
Dal finds his identity
Derbyshire NEXT MATCHES: Glam, CC (A), Sep 20-23;
Franklin moves on
Durham NEXT MATCHES: Sussex, CC (H), Sep 20-23;
Roelofsen rocks up
Essex NEXT MATCHES: Lancs, CC (H), Sep 20-23;
Gill’s arrival provides breath of fresh air
Glamorgan NEXT MATCHES: Derby, CC (H), Sep 20-23;
The Marchant of menace
Gloucestershire NEXT MATCHES: Warks, CC (H), Sep
Prest’s loyalty pays dividends
Tom Prest starred in Hampshire’s One-Day Cup campaign
Cup hero Stevens ‘baffled’ by cold shoulder
Kent NEXT MATCHES: Lancs, RL final (N), Sep
Great Dane best-in-show yet again
Lancashire NEXT MATCHES: Kent, RL final (N), Sep
Rehan Ahmed: the teenage leggie in a hurry
Leicestershire NEXT MATCHES: Middx, CC (H), Sep 20-23;
Higgins heads home
Middlesex NEXT MATCHES: Leics, CC (A), Sep 20-23;
White chalks up another milestone
Northamptonshire NEXT MATCHES: Somerset, CC (A), Sep 20-23;
Duckett returns to favour
NEXT MATCHES: Worcs, CC (A), Sep 20-23; Durham,
Hildreth calls time on glittering career
Somerset NEXT MATCHES: Northants, CC (H), Sep 20-23;
All rise to Micky
NEXT MATCHES: Yorks, CC (H), Sep 20-23; Lancs,
Orr showcases his raw materials
Sussex NEXT MATCHES: Durham, CC (A), Sep 20-23;
Farbrace moves on
Paul Farbrace has called time on his three-year
Stanley cuts through to give Worcester hope
NEXT MATCHES: Notts, CC (H), Sep 20-23; Middx,
Masood signing brings renewed positivity
Yorkshire NEXT MATCHES: Surrey, CC (A), Sep 20-23;
CRICKIPEDIA
The alternative compendium of cricket
RE:VIEW
Three writers assess England’s squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia, which begins on October 16
Mailbox
In association with Botham Wines, letter of the month receives a bottle of Botham 81 Series Barossa Valley Shiraz – an extra special wine presented in a hand-embossed wooden case which commemorates Sir Ian’s Ashes heroics
Unpicking Boycott
Jon Hotten’s explanation of how he went about
Redressing the balance
Suzie Bates helped Oval Invincibles to their second
Blink and you’ll miss it
It appears I’m not the only one who
The Beeb misses a trick
I find myself continually disappointed by the televised
ARTICLES OF FAITH
Cricket stands at a crossroads, its future unmapped. With the game evolving at breakneck speed and the old hierarchies appearing less secure than ever, it stands to reason that our own relationship changes too. With an introduction by WCM editor-in-chief Phil Walker, we ask 11 people from around the game to explore that fundamental question: what does cricket mean to them now, and in the future?
After the Gold Rush
Ahead of England’s first tour to Pakistan for 17 years, John Stern revisits their last trip in 2005, when the warm glow of Ashes glory was quickly lost
From PAKISTAN WITH LOVE
The county game has been blessed with a dozen Pakistan internationals this summer – athrowback to the days of Wasim, Waqar, Imran and Zaheer showcasing their skills on the domestic circuit. Amer Malik caught up with three of those stars at different points in the season to hear their impressions of life in the shires
STEPPING OUT OF THE SHADOWS
Taha Hashim goes inside the South Asian Cricket Academy, a groundbreaking programme addressing the lack of South Asian representation in the English professional game which is already bearing fruit
THE GREAT...No.1 TEST CHASES
In the first in a new series, Phil Walker scours the galleries for iconic shots from the game’s annals. First up, Test cricket’s list of incredible run chases
Glenn TURNER
The record-breaking Kiwi on crafting his game at Worcester, conflicts with the national board, and the runs which mattered most to him
YOUR GAME
Club Rivalries
Sandiacre Town CC v Ockbrook & Borrowash CC
Vice Captain’s Log
INTROSPECTION EDITION
Ross Salmon
The Wisden Club Cricket Hall of Fame
BOOKS ETC
Time Warp
The winner of this month’s quiz will receive a premium ceramic Wisden mug of their choice from the Andrew Redden Collection. To view the full range visit Wisden.com/shop
BEN STOKES: PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES
Film of the Month
GOLDEN SUMMERS
I WAS THERE Dirt tracks and tear gas
Tales & treasures from cricket’s glorious past
DYNASTIES No.6 THE CHAPPELLS
Next in our series celebrating the game’s great family lineages, Jo Harman looks at the history of an Australian dynasty which has produced three Test captains
The Line-up
Waqar wins it for Pakistan
CLOSE OF PLAY
Number Palace!
Kagiso Rabada became the 48th Test bowler to
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WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY
THE LEGEND OF SPARKHILL
SUMMER DAYS PROMISE
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THE NIGHTWATCHMAN
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