tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111954708286392671.post1670855345942817840..comments2024-03-17T20:41:08.291+13:00Comments on My Life in Cricket Scorecards: "The Best Loved Game" and the "Wisden Cricketer" 50 best booksPeter Hoarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03787338137200532386noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111954708286392671.post-22370812744088175462016-06-09T00:08:00.763+12:002016-06-09T00:08:00.763+12:00Really awesome books and among some of my favorite...Really awesome books and among some of my favorites actually. Thanks to these cricketers for sharing something like this with us. I had been following the latest sport news to get the updated information but these type of blog is really worth reading.<br />Regards:<br />http://www.sportbulletins.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468683295688432668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111954708286392671.post-58806162092547712552011-03-20T10:07:55.460+13:002011-03-20T10:07:55.460+13:00The Willow Wand was republished as a cheap paperba...The Willow Wand was republished as a cheap paperback many years after the first edition and you should be able to get hold of a cheap copy if you bide your time. The author has is a different approach to that of the rose tinted historian. When it came out views were mixed between the establishment supporters and those who thought it was about time the views were expressed so it depends how you feel on the subject. Personally I prefer it to the Swanton approach.Bluenose Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111954708286392671.post-26936531571890586022011-03-18T03:05:29.478+13:002011-03-18T03:05:29.478+13:00Thanks for recommending the Martin Johnson book, I...Thanks for recommending the Martin Johnson book, I'd not have been aware of its existence otherwise, and I've just ordered a copy. Some of those <i>Independent</i> reports are almost indelibly etched in my memory. Sadly, his dark humour was not properly appreciated at the <i>Telegraph</i>.<br /><br />I'm debating whether to invest in a copy of <i>Willow Wand</i>; its position at the top of the <i>Wisden</i> list is probably responsible for the price it now fetches.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464069586293077271noreply@blogger.com