C.B. Fry

How batting has progressed from the times of CB Fry to modern-day power-hitters like Chris Gayle

While another Test ground makes its debut, the salutary example of Bramall Lane, England's forgotten Test venue, should not be overlooked

It had rained, the conditions were not suitable, but these spectators wanted their monies' worth and just wouldn't go home

Gideon Haigh looks at the creation of a majestic cricketer in Archie MacLaren by writer Neville Cardus

Throughout the game's history - from the days of round-arm to the modern era of 15-degree flexibility - bowling actions have stirred passionate debate and caused trouble for those accused of having suspect styles. This week we look at some of those who ha

By his early 20s he was known as Almighty and held the world long jump record but, as Iain Wilton tells, his distinguished life was not all roses

One of the biggest holes in cricket history has just been filled

1937 The first of West Indies' great postwar fast bowlers was born

Charles Burgess Fry was an extraordinary Englishman