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Oxford
Wed, August 16 2017
Sundries: Evolution of cricket dress
Traditional cricket is not supposed to be played in whites — not unless there is a very specific window of traditionalism.
Mon, April 17 2017
Lobsters in Cricket, Part 23: Palairet, Fry, Stoddart, MacLaren — a clutch of famous names, minor lob bowlers and incidents
A striking name in this curious list is that of Lionel Palairet — one of the most elegant batsmen of all time, a stylist to his core. David Foot, the greatest expert on Somerset cricket, called him ‘probably the most stylish batsman to play for the county.’
Tue, August 02 2016
Reginald Moss: The man with a 32-year gap in First-Class career
Reginald Moss played 16 First-Class matches from 1887 to 1925, scoring 123 runs with a highest of 18 not out and an average of 6.83.
Mon, August 01 2016
Edward William ‘EW’: The Bastard of Oxford and Somerset
An excellent left-arm spinner, the curiously named Edward William ‘EW’ Bastard played 37 First-Class matches, including 15 matches for Somerset and 20 for Oxford.
Sun, August 24 2014
The Gilbert Jessop Mystery — Part 9 of 10
The Gilbert Jessop Mystery is a tale of detection etched on a vast canvas. A cricket historian plays the role of an expert hired to solve an intriguing problem involving old scoring sheets, fast hundreds, modern-art masterpieces, antique wagon wheels and old Victorian letters.