We have something a little bit special in the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out February 27, as we reveal our countdown of the 100 hundreds that changed the game, and a few that changed the world...

A selection of the game’s best writers tell the stories behind a century of centuries spanning more than 250 years which left an indelible mark on an ever-evolving sport and, in some instances, sparked social or political change. 

Elsewhere in the magazine, Brydon Carse talks to Jo Harman about the ban which led to his emergence as a leading figure for England, Temba Bavuma opens up to Mel Farrell about his incredible personal journey and South Africa’s run to the World Test Championship final, and Katya Witney explores the challenges of being both a mother and professional cricketer. 

In a jam-packed issue which also includes a beautifully designed wallchart with all the fixtures for the 2025 English season, Adam Hollioake tells Sam Dalling why he couldn’t resist his new role at Kent, Graham Onions reflects on his wicket-laden career, and we unpick England’s miserable Women’s Ashes series in Australia.

As for our columnists, Lawrence Booth analyses the eye-popping Hundred auction, Andrew Miller says the SA20 has been an unexpected winter highlight, and guest writer Nathan Johns sets out his vision for a more inclusive World Test Championship.

Jacob Bethell, the breakout star of English cricket, takes the cover of the first Wisden Cricket Monthly of 2025, out on January 16, following a whirlwind few months for the 21-year-old.

Jo Harman examines Bethell’s intriguing backstory, speaking to those who know him best about his journey from Barbados to Warwickshire, and considers where he fits into England’s immediate plans ahead of a tantalising year. 

Elsewhere, a panel of more than 40 writers and broadcasters select WCM’s Men’s Test XI of 2024, and we also reveal our Women’s Cross-Format XI from the past 12 months. 

We have exclusive interviews with Dan Worrall, the Australian international who could be playing for England in the Ashes, Scott Borthwick, who explains his new player/coach role at Durham, and Ricky Ellcock, the Middlesex tearaway who has led a life so extraordinary that it could have been taken from a film script. 

Mel Farrell previews the Women’s Ashes as Heather Knight’s side bid for their first series win over Australia for 11 years, we reveal No.8 to No.1 in our countdown of Test cricket's greatest away series victories, and Rob Smyth trawls the ICC archives to reveal the English pairings which have topped the Test rankings. 

As for our columnists, Lawrence Booth says player power has never been stronger, Andrew Miller argues Australia-India is bigger than the Ashes, guest writer Cameron Ponsonby looks ahead to the return of the Champions Trophy, and Katya Witney takes the ECB to task for turning a blind eye to the plight of women in Afghanistan. 

The new Wisden Cricket Monthly, out December 12, is a special issue on the future of batting, as we anoint the new Fab Four who we believe can follow in the footsteps of Root, Kohli, Williamson and Smith. 

Alongside in-depth profiles of our four batting prodigies, we have an exclusive interview with Aussie maestro Travis Head, Rob Smyth picks out the emerging strokemakers who adorned each of the past five decades, and Jo Harman explores the evolution of women’s batting across the last 15 years. 

Elsewhere in the magazine, we mark New Zealand’s sensational whitewash in India by recalling the greatest away series wins in Test history, Daniel Gallan examines the challenges of being both a father and professional cricketer, Devon Malcolm talks James Wallace through his rip-roaring career, and Glenn Maxwell describes the year which changed his life. 

We also have exclusive interviews with ECB chair Richard Thompson, who reflects on his first two years in the role in conversation with Lawrence Booth; T20 World Cup winner Amelia Kerr, who talks Mel Farrell through the dramatic highs and lows of her still-fledgling career; and new Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath, who tells Sam Dalling that the club can challenge for the Championship title next summer. 

As for our columnists, Andrew Miller argues ‘wokery’ is the only way forward for English cricket, Lawrence Booth questions how seriously England are taking the World Test Championship, and Rod Edmond reveals the agony and ecstasy of being a New Zealand supporter for over 70 years.

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out October 31, Jo Harman delivers an in-depth profile of Brendon McCullum, exploring how the New Zealander’s experiences across his extraordinary career are now shaping English cricket. 

"Brendon’s attitude brought a breath of fresh air which worked in a short space of time, simply because things previous to that were so bad, they’d almost hit rock bottom,” says Eoin Morgan of his friend and former teammate’s impact as England Test coach. "It made his period of transition almost immediate because not only was he the right person for the job, but he picked the right type of players to execute the template of how he wanted them to play.”

Elsewhere, we review the 2024 county season across 26 pages which include Cameron Ponsonby on how Surrey put the building blocks in place to achieve their historic three peat, Sam Dalling on Gloucestershire’s Blast triumph, Toby Radford on the intriguing dominance of left-handed batters, and Katya Witney on an unsettling final summer for the women’s regional set-up. Meanwhile, John Stern takes us back to 1999, the final year of the two-division Championship, before considering what the future holds for domestic red-ball cricket. 

We have Rob Smyth on Test cricket’s most spectacular starts in the wake of Kamindu Mendis’ Bradman-esque streak, Phil Walker reveals the secrets of a ghostwriter, Bumble tells Mel Farrell the Blast isn’t the same without him, and Phil DeFreitas recalls drinking one too many Fantas at the 1987 World Cup. 

As for our columnists, Mark Ramprakash hails the contrasting brilliance of Joe Root and Harry Brook, Andrew Miller examines England’s failure at the Women’s T20 World Cup, Lawrence Booth reports on Hampshire’s takeover, and Tawhid Qureshi dives into the latest chapter in the unmissable Shakib Al Hasan soap opera. 

The new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out September 19, features an exclusive interview with Harry Brook, who reflects on a “frustrating” summer in which he made a first Test hundred at home but failed to catch fire. 

Ahead of his return to Pakistan, where his phenomenal story properly began, England’s No.5 talks to Phil Walker about taking inspiration from Joe Root, his views on captaincy, and learning to “stay in the moment”. 

We also look ahead to the Women’s T20 World Cup by speaking to Charlie Dean, part of England’s formidable spin arsenal which will be key to their hopes of success in the UAE. Our 12-page preview includes exclusive interviews with West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, plus profiles of all 10 teams. 

Elsewhere, we pick an XI of the game’s rascals and roisters in WCM’s Rogues’ Gallery, Younis Khan talks to Saj Sadiq about his record-breaking career, Ashley Giles reflects on the conversation that changed his life, and Sam Dalling investigates what the future might hold for county live streams. Rob Smyth is in typically brilliant form as he sheds new light on the understated greatness of Graham Thorpe, we have the latest news on all 18 counties, Will Kirkup examines how the club game is welcoming refugees, and Adam Hollioake speaks to Mel Farrell about love and loss. 

As for our columnists, Mark Ramprakash considers the relationship between cricket and mental health, Andrew Miller writes on Brendon McCullum’s new dual role, Lawrence Booth bids a fond farewell to Dawid Malan following his international retirement, and Osman Samiuddin laments the sorry state of Pakistani cricket.

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out August 15, Phil Walker speaks to Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson, the spearheads of Ben Stokes’ latest tactical shift. 

Atkinson reflects on his sensational debut series against the West Indies and tells us there’s no reason why he can’t become the best Test bowler in the world, while Wood says he’s raring to go against Sri Lanka after his breathtaking spells at Trent Bridge and Edgbaston.

Jo Harman marks Sri Lanka’s first Test series in England for eight years by revisiting previous tours which have shown the Lions should never be underestimated, even if they often have been, and Nicholas Brookes examines why the island is producing fast bowlers at an unprecedented rate. 

Elsewhere in one of our most wide-ranging issues yet, we have news from all 18 counties in ‘The County Files’, Courtney Walsh talks to Mel Farrell about his passion for the women’s game, Daniel Gallan considers why transformation remains elusive in South African cricket, and we have an exclusive interview with Danni Wyatt about her unique England career.

We also have Nathan Johns on the lessons Scotland can learn from Ireland as they contemplate becoming a Full Member, Rob Smyth dives into the extraordinary outlier of a Test match between England and South Africa at The Oval of 30 years ago, and our columnists are in hard-hitting form as Mark Ramprakash calls for Andy Flower to replace Matthew Mott, Lawrence Booth hails the impact of England’s Test novices against the Windies, and Andrew Miller questions whether The Hundred is really oven-ready for investment.

And finally, we have a poignant tribute to the great Graham Thorpe, the everyman hero touched by magic. 

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out July 11, we mark England’s Test series against West Indies by celebrating the titanic rivalry between the two sides.

We look forward to this summer’s contest by speaking to Jamie Smith, England’s exciting new keeper-bat, and Jayden Seales, the Windies’ returning fast-bowling sensation, and hear from Andre Coley, the visitors’ head coach, about the new generation of batting talent and Phil Walker about the hosts’ new quicks. 

There’s also a nod to past battles, with Daniel Norcross taking us back to the famous ‘Blackwash’ series of 1984 and the one and only Brian Lara remembering the day he broke Sobers’ record for the highest Test score.

Elsewhere, Eoin Morgan tells Mel Farrell that England should keep faith in Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott despite an underwhelming T20 World Cup campaign, Lawrence Booth considers where it went wrong for Buttler’s side, and Andrew Miller reflects on what India’s triumph means for the wider game.

There’s news from all 18 counties in ’The County Files’, columnist Mark Ramprakash argues the Blast is suffering from years of neglect, and Rob Smyth dives deep into the CricViz database to pick out some cricketers who had unexpectedly brilliant Test records against the world’s best.

We also hear from John Morris about the Tiger Moth episode which changed his life, Dominic Cork recalls the defining moments of his career, Oliver Price looks back on Ted Dexter’s ill-fated attempt to become a Tory MP, and Scott Oliver examines why the price of cricket bats has soared. And, finally, in a new series looking at how the game is tackling the climate crisis, Jo Harman examines the steps being taken at Lord’s. 

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out June 6, we celebrate James Anderson’s extraordinary, unrepeatable career by tracking his progress from greenhorn tearaway to England’s greatest bowler of all time. Diving deep into the CricViz archive, Rob Smyth analyses the different stages of Anderson’s career and explores what makes him so special. 

We also mark the start of the Men’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and US by giving you the lowdown on all 20 teams – including a special feature on Uganda, a new cricketing nation on the world stage – while Tim Wigmore explains why this tournament could be described as the sport’s first genuinely global event, Jo Harman hails the long-awaited return of Jofra Archer and Mel Farrell speaks to Daren Sammy, West Indies’ head coach who’s bidding for a third World Cup title. And Cameron Ponsonby gets in the swing by having a net with Julian Wood, the power-hitting guru. 

Elsewhere, we cover an absorbing first half of the County Championship season in ‘The County Files’ with stories on all 18 clubs, Raf Nicholson reports on the opening exchanges in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, we speak to Geoff Miller about playing for England and leading the selection panel, and Tymal Mills remembers the day when his life changed forever. 

Our columnists are in fine form, too: Mark Ramprakash considers the impact of The Hundred on the wider English game, Andrew Miller gets to the bottom of Monty Panesar’s political escapade, Lawrence Booth tackles the issue of the domestic schedule, and guest columnist Matt Roller reflects on a run-glut of an IPL. 

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out May 2, a selection of the best players and coaches in the game reveal their trade secrets. Our 10-page special feature includes a batting masterclass with England’s Test No.3, Ollie Pope, and lessons in leadership from Heather Knight, while Adil Rashid unravels the mystery of leg-spin and Jack Russell explains how to sharpen up your glovework.

We welcome the new county season with news on all 18 first-class sides, plus a candid interview with Essex’s Dean Elgar, the former South Africa skipper telling Mel Farrell that he was “shot in the foot and left in the cold” by his national board. And columnist Lawrence Booth argues there is merit in trialling the Kookaburra ball despite the glut of early-season draws. 

Elsewhere, Jo Harman investigates what it’s like to be a neurodiverse cricketer, Mark Ramprakash considers the attributes that make a Test player, Rob Smyth trawls the CricViz archive to examine how Don Bradman could have been muzzled, and Vic Marks talks John Stern through the defining moments of his time as a player and broadcaster. 

We also have Andrew Miller on Andrew Flintoff’s second coming, Katya Witney on England women’s tour of New Zealand, and Ben Bloom speaks to competitors at the inaugural Over-40s World Cup in South Africa, including a couple of famous faces.

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out March 28, Phil Walker delves into the major talking points from England’s Test series defeat in India, highlighting the emergence of a group of young spinners who showed glimpses of a positive and progressive future, and not just with the ball.

Following encouraging performances from Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed, two British South Asians just setting out on their careers, Moeen Ali tells us: “It’s not about where you’re from, what you do, or what colour you are. If you’re good enough you’ll play. This is a message for the Asian community, don’t get disheartened if you don’t get picked or get released."

Elsewhere, we preview the 2024 County Championship season by giving the lowdown on all 18 counties and picking an XI of breakout stars who will have you on the edge of your seat this summer. We have a candid interview with Shan Masood, skipper of both Yorkshire and Pakistan, on juggling the toughest jobs in the game, and columnist Lawrence Booth writes that it’s hard to see anyone denying savvy Surrey a third consecutive title.

We also hear from former West Indies skipper Jimmy Adams on the defining moments of his career, including a famous Test win over South Africa inspired by a little skulduggery from Lara, the brilliant Rob Smyth digs through CricViz’s archive to compare and contrast the three most dominant Test batters of the 1990s, and, ahead of its 17th edition, Wisden India editor Aadya Sharma analyses the evolution of the IPL.

If that’s not enough, John Stern picks out Test cricket’s all-time greatest upsets, England stars Maia Bouchier and Lauren Filer share the tricks of their trade, returning columnist Mark Ramprakash gives his insight into what makes James Anderson tick, and Stephen Chalke delivers a touching tribute to the late Mike Procter.

In the new Wisden Cricket Monthly, out on February 22, we celebrate West Indies’ stunning win at the Gabba – their first Test victory in Australia for 27 years – with a special issue on cricket in the Caribbean, past and present. 

Daniel Gallan kicks things off by examining the state of play in the region, speaking to Windies CEO Johnny Grave, Ian Bishop and Test skipper Kraigg Brathwaite, before Santokie Nagulendran of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast delves into the love and loss of supporting his team and Vaneisa Baksh draws parallels between two Brisbane epics, 64 years apart.

In the first of a new series, Rob Smyth, with the help of CricViz’s unrivalled archive, investigates which batters fared best (and worst) against the Windies quicks of their golden age, Jo Harman speaks to Michael Holding about how that formidable battery operated, and we revisit the West Indies’ 1950 tour of England and the emergence of the Three Ws. 

Elsewhere, we reveal the best kit on the market in our 2024 Gear Test, present all the domestic and international fixtures for the forthcoming English season in our beautifully crafted wallchart, and Katya Witney examines how the Women’s Premier League in India can build on the success of its inaugural year. 

We have all the usual brilliance from our columnists Lawrence Booth and Andrew Miller, while Ollie Robinson gives the insider’s view from England’s tour of India and Phil Walker considers Ben Stokes’ legacy as he plays his 100th Test match. 

There’s also coaching tips from Mark Ramprakash ahead of the new season, a candid interview with former Surrey captain Rory Hamilton-Brown, a look back at Test cricket’s most notorious 99s, and John Stern takes a trip to Gloucestershire to speak to the club’s new (but very familiar) head coach. 

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out on January 18, we preview England’s five-Test series in India and consider whether Ben Stokes’ side can pull off ‘mission impossible’. 

In a 20-page section looking at one of the game’s most intriguing rivalries, Anand Vasu examines the career of the incomparable R Ashwin, Aadya Sharma delves into the dream factory which produces India’s brightest young talents, Phil Walker speaks to Lancashire spinner Tom Hartley ahead of his first senior England tour, and John Stern takes us back to the eventful trip of 1984/85 when David Gower’s side prevailed against a backdrop of assassinations and political chaos. 

Elsewhere in the magazine, we reveal the men’s Test XI and women’s cross-format XI of 2023, Michael Vaughan sets out his blueprint for the future of Test cricket in conversation with Mel Farrell, Courtney Walsh talks Aadam Patel through his record-breaking career, and award-winning author David Woodhouse introduces a new series on the literature of the game. 

We also have hard-hitting columns from Andrew Miller and Lawrence Booth, Jo Harman investigates the origin story of the Chanderpauls, and Robin Smith tells James Wallace about the shot which changed his life. 

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out on December 7, we speak to Travis Head, the standout batter of 2023, about his World Cup heroics in India. Player of the Match in both the semi-final and final, the Aussie opener tells Phil Walker he feared he wouldn’t feature in the tournament at all, and reflects on his magnificent title-clinching century in Ahmedabad. 

Elsewhere in a 20-page review of the Men’s World Cup, we hear from Jonathan Trott on his Afghan adventure, there’s in-depth analysis on England’s miserable tournament, and Matt Roller reflects on India’s latest failure to win a global trophy. 

We’ve got all bases covered in a wide-ranging magazine: Heather Knight reacts to Meg Lanning’s retirement in an exclusive column, Phil Walker explores the many lives of the great Wes Hall, Jo Harman considers Bishan Bedi’s legacy and AB de Villiers talks about the past and future of South African cricket in an in-depth conversation with Mel Farrell.

There’s also Taha Hashim’s re-examination of England’s 2013/14 Ashes horror show, Anya Shrubsole talks Euan Crumley through the defining moments of her career, Nick Compton discusses the “blessing and curse” of his family name, John Stern reports on Middlesex’s travails, and there are hard-hitting columns from Lawrence Booth, Katya Witney and Andrew Miller. 

The new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out on August 17, celebrates two stunning Ashes series and includes a joint interview with England’s freewheeling openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. “Somehow it just works,” says Duckett of a no-holds-barred partnership which set the tone for England this summer. 

We also hear from Usman Khawaja, the leading run-scorer in the series, who talks Aadam Patel through his eventful summer and his approach to tackling “the hardest job in Test cricket”, a selection of new and returning fans tell us why they’ve fallen for the Ashes, we select the sides for the Brisbane Ashes Test of 2025, and Katya Witney reports on a women’s series which broke new ground on and off the pitch. 

Elsewhere in the magazine, Kumar Sangakkara tells Mel Farrell he wishes he’d been a Bazballer, we have in-depth analysis of the ICEC report into cricket’s inequalities and examine how the game needs to change, Shaun Tait talks Saj Sadiq through his hair-raising career, and Alex Tudor and his dad Darrell tell Jo Harman how the Surrey and England quick reached the pinnacle of the game. 

We also have news from all 18 counties, including interviews with Essex skipper Tom Westley and Durham’s Ollie Robinson, and the usual brilliance from our columnists: Mark Ramprakash considers the dilemma of when to retire, Andrew Miller bemoans the demise of the West Indies, Lawrence Booth asks if the rest of the world will follow Bazball’s lead, and England seamer Ollie Robinson pays tribute to Stuart Broad.

Pat Cummins, Australia’s frontman, takes the cover of the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out on July 13. In a wide-ranging interview with Mel Farrell in the midst of a wild Ashes series, Cummins talks about life, loss and leadership and insists he won’t back down from discussing the things he believes in. "One thing I’ve learned about being a captain,” he says, "is that whether you stand up for something or whether you stand up for nothing, both are going to create backlash. I think it’s important that you just stay true to who you are. If you believe something, you live it."

Also on the Ashes, Mark Ramprakash argues that Bazball can “deflect attention from performance-related inadequacies”, Andrew Miller reacts to a  showstopper of a women’s Test match at Trent Bridge, James Wallace explores what it’s like to be burned by the game’s most iconic series, and Ollie Robinson gives the inside track from the England dressing room.

Elsewhere, Lawrence Booth shares his thoughts on the damning ICEC report, Ben Gardner delivers his magnum opus on the wobble-seam delivery, Nicholas Brookes considers whether cricket can finally crack America, and we have news on all 18 counties in ’The County Files’.

We also have exclusive interviews with the recently retired Katherine Sciver-Brunt on her riotous career, Daryl Mitchell on growing up as the son of an All Black, Dimitri Mascarenhas tells us what it was like to be a teammate of Shane Warne’s, and, with the game in a state of flux, we address the burning questions facing the ICC.

The new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out on June 8, includes our definitive Ashes preview as we look ahead to the most anticipated contests between England and Australia in recent memory.

In a special bumper magazine packed with even more pages than usual, we have exclusive interviews with Harry Brook and Heather Knight, a poignant piece from Geoff Lemon on what the Australian men’s team represents today, a look back at the great (and not so great) Ashes cameos, plus predictions and in-depth analysis on what this summer might bring. 

Elsewhere in the magazine, Mel Farrell sits down with four legends from Antigua – Richards, Richardson, Roberts and Ambrose – to talk about their new academy and the state of the world game, Matt Roller delivers an eye-opening piece from the IPL, we give you the latest news on all 18 counties in our County Files, ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming reflects on his outstanding career, and star columnist Mark Ramprakash tells us how to survive the heat of Ashes battle. 

We also have an evocative piece on the art of batmaking, hard-hitting columns from Lawrence Booth and Andrew Miller, the latest in our ProCreation series on the Headley family, and Fidel Edwards recalls the net with Brian Lara which changed his life. 

Isa Guha slips into the editor’s chair for the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, a bumper magazine which includes a world exclusive with England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler.

In our widest-ranging issue yet, out on May 5, Isa speaks to Buttler about the pressures of following in Eoin Morgan’s footsteps, his interest in psychology, and the challenges he faced in transferring his outstanding white-ball record into the Test arena. “I never had quite the same level of trust in my own game,” says Buttler of his time England’s Test side.

Elsewhere, star columnist Mark Ramprakash argues Stokes and McCullum are challenging our understanding of how a cricket team should be picked, Lawrence Booth says nothing will divert England’s Test captain from his mission, and Andrew Miller anticipates English cricket’s day of reckoning in the form of the impending ICEC report.

We have exclusive interviews with Charlotte Edwards, Ebony Rainford-Brent and the brilliant Enid Bakewell, in-depth coverage of how all 18 counties have started the new campaign, and a nine-page guide to the new women’s domestic season.

Elsewhere, Phil Walker picks out the greatest lines from the history of cricket commentary, Jo Harman tells the story of Australian wicketkeeping royalty, Ben Bloom takes the temperature of county supporters, Katya Witney delivers an eye-opening piece on the plight of Afghanistan’s female cricketers, and Luke Alfred hails the resilience of Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s first black African captain.

We also have coaching tips from Keaton Jennings, Liam Plunkett and Toby Radford to help you tune up for the new season.

In the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out March 30, we look forward to the new season with a bumper County Championship preview including analysis of how the 18 counties are shaping up, a selection of emerging stars to keep tabs on, and features on two clubs with big ambitions.

We also speak to four county skippers about the unique challenges that come with the role and consider 10 burning questions ahead of the 2023 campaign.

Elsewhere in the magazine we have an exclusive interview with England’s mouthy metronome Ollie Robinson, Graeme Smith talks to Mel Farrell about the precarious balance between Test and franchise cricket, Jo Harman examines Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unusual route to cricketing stardom and, in a special investigation, Phil Walker considers whether the price of Test match tickets is out of control in this country.

We also hear from Danny Morrison about his colourful life in the game, Dan Lawrence on the cricket ground that changed his life, and Alex Tudor shares his fast-bowling tips ahead of the new season.

As for our columnists, the returning Mark Ramprakash draws on his own experiences to tackle the issue of dressing-room culture, Lawrence Booth argues the Yorkshire racism hearing offers no signs of closure, and Andrew Miller says the women’s game can learn from the men’s mistakes.

In this issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, out February 23, Rob Key sits down with Mark Butcher, his former teammate and colleague, to reflect on a mind-boggling first 10 months in his role as managing director of England men’s cricket.

In a wide-ranging interview which took place in the ECB boardroom at Lord’s, Key explains why the role appealed to him and how the seeds were sown for England’s red-ball revolution. He and Butcher also discuss what might be around the corner for English cricket and the wider game.

Elsewhere in a jam-packed issue, Jack Leach tells James Wallace he’s never felt so comfortable in an England shirt, Aussie legend Belinda Clark discusses the past, present and future of the women’s game in conversation with Mel Farrell, Matt Roller reflects on the first 15 years of the IPL and considers what the next extravaganza might throw up, and Matt Root tells Jo Harman what it’s like to have fathered a great of the game.

John Stern takes us back 60 years to the transformational summer of 1963, Allan Lamb picks out the defining moments from his glittering career, Ollie Pope and Toby Radford share their batting expertise, and we celebrate the greatest County Championship team campaigns.

As for our columnists, Andrew Miller examines England’s less-than-ideal preparations for the Men’s World Cup, Adam Collins reports from Nagpur on a chastening series-opener for Australia, Lawrence Booth hails the impact of the ACE programme, and we have a guest column from Isa Guha on the game-changing Women’s Super League.

In this issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, John Stern examines how Ben Stokes’ bold and unconventional leadership sparked England’s outstanding Test series win in Pakistan and considers where it sits in their all-time list of overseas victories.

Elsewhere, we bid farewell to 2022 by selecting a men’s Test XI and women’s cross-format team of the last year, Ricky Ponting speaks to Mel Farrell about his concerns for the future of Test cricket and the fallout from Justin Langer’s ousting, Phil Walker explores the burgeoning business of women’s cricket, and Liam Brickhill reports on Zimbabwe’s heartening resurgence.

Mark Ramprakash, Anya Shrubsole and John Simpson share their expertise in our coaching section, Craig White reflects on his eventful career, Gary Pratt tells James Wallace he’d have swapped that run out in 2005 for a few more years on the county circuit, and in a candid interview John Hollioake, father of Adam and Ben, talks Jo Harman through a fairytale story with a tragic ending.

As for our columnists, Andrew Miller argues the global game is reaping the rewards of the much-maligned county system, Adam Collins tells us what Australians really think of Bazball, and Lawrence Booth, reflecting on Rehan Ahmed’s wonderful debut at Karachi, considers the benefits or otherwise of throwing teenagers into the heat of battle.

Joe Root is the cover star of this issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, published on December 15, 2022. In an exclusive interview, the greatest English batter of the modern era – perhaps any era – talks Phil Walker through his first decade as a Test cricketer, from his debut in Nagpur to the extraordinary events of 2022. “It’s probably the most fun I’ve had on a cricket field,” says Root of the last six months.

We also celebrate England’s champion white-ball side, analysing the 22 reasons behind their T20 World Cup triumph in Australia under the stewardship of Jos Buttler, and speaking to their understated coach, Matthew Mott.

Elsewhere, Jo Harman speaks to Munir Ali, father of Moeen, about the origins of his son’s remarkable career, Liam Plunkett picks out the defining moments of his cricketing story, Taha Hashim considers what Rehan Ahmed’s call-up to the Test squad tells us about the state of English spin bowling, and we have a devilishly tricky quiz of the year with a host of great prizes up for grabs.

Matt Parkinson, Toby Radford and Paul Collingwood share their expertise in our coaching section, we select the best cricket gear of 2022, and Bruce Talbot investigates what has gone wrong at Sussex, a model county which has lost its way.

Returning columnist Adam Collins considers whether Australia has fallen out of love with its men’s national team, Andrew Miller says the Qatar World Cup has thrown up some awkward questions for our own game, Katya Witney reports on Jon Lewis’ appointment as England women’s head coach, and Lawrence Booth highlights the market forces impacting the world game.

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Wisden Cricket Monthly Magazine - Issue 85

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