On 30 July 1966, England beat West Germany 4-2 after extra-time at Wembley to win the World Cup; nearly 60 years later, five of the sports journalists…
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New biography restores Patsy Hendren to the ranks of cricket’s greatest heroes
A new biography of Middlesex and England batsman Patsy Hendren, which reveals his struggles with English cricket's establishment, is reviewed by Eric …
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Impact of commercialism and climate change on cricket explored in new history of the sport
Cricket's history from origins as a money-making enterprise to global product with the long-form game now under serious threat is recorded in a new bo…
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With Stokes in strife again, time is right to evaluate England’s cricket captains since 1979
England captains from Mike Brearley to Ben Stokes are put under the microscope in a Vic Marks book reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Seeing red and losing your head: 10 infamous World Cup moments
From "The Battle of Berne" 72 years ago to an uninvited guest at the Qatar 2022 final trophy presentation, here are 10 moments from World Cup history …
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Mullery, Maradona and a Diana Ross miskick: World Cup TV memories from Mexico and the USA
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup begins in Mexico City on Thursday, and those viewers who recall the 1970 tournament may well marvel at just how…
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Hidden history of women’s cricket in England is celebrated in essential new book
'The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket in England' by Raf Nicholson will change perceptions about the evolution of the game, putting pio…
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1966 and all that… but there’s more, in new book marking 60 years since England’s World Cup win
An anecdote-heavy book to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of England's greatest football triumph is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Treasure chest of Test match memories can be found within Tim Wigmore’s essential cricket history
A blockbuster book tracing 150 years of Test cricket and featuring exclusive interviews with many of its stars, now out in paperback, is reviewed by E…
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Running the World ‘for Dear Life’: How ‘Sport Aid’ raised millions for famine relief 40 years ago
The 15th edition of 'Soccer Aid' will be held on May 31, with more than £120 million raised for UNICEF since the charity football match began in 2006…
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