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Wisden Cricket Monthly issue 71: World Cup special

England's old guard are on their final World Cup mission

News
The time Niall O'Brien nearly played for the ICC World XI

“I was absolutely buzzing! I thought, ‘Bloody hell, the Irishman’s gonna get a Test match at the SCG!’ Incredible scenes"

by Jo Harman / May 6, 2020
Features
'The knock of a lifetime' – Niall O'Brien reminisces Kevin's World Cup wonder

“For a bloke to play that well and win a game singlehandedly is absolutely outstanding”

by Niall O'Brien / April 24, 2020
Stories
On this day in 2007: Ireland stun Pakistan for their maiden World Cup win

A look back at one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, on its 13th anniversary

by Akshay Gopalakrishnan / March 17, 2020
Interviews
‘A chance to get their names on the honours board’ – Niall O’Brien on Ireland’s Lord’s outing

"Lord's conditions will be familiar to most Ireland players"

by Garima Srivastava / July 23, 2019
Podcast
Wisden Cricket Daily Podcast – England's winning start & Irish memories, with Niall O'Brien

Niall O'Brien joins podcast regulars Yas Rana and Phil Walker

by Wisden Staff / May 31, 2019
News
Niall O'Brien announces retirement from professional cricket

O'Brien ends his career after playing 16 years of international cricket

by Wisden Staff / October 12, 2018
Interviews
Partnerships: Niall And Kevin O'Brien

The brothers O'Brien on their formative years years in Dublin and escapades for Ireland.

by Jo Harman / February 14, 2014

Issue 67

The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, guest-edited by Isa Guha, out May 5:

A world-exclusive with Jos Buttler
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
A nine-page guide to the new women’s domestic season
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
Luke Alfred hails the resilience of Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s first black African captain
Hard-hitting columns from Mark Ramprakash, Lawrence Booth and Andrew Miller

Almanack 2023

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The 160th edition of the most famous sports book in the world – published every year since 1864 – contains some of the world’s finest sports writing. It reflects on the extraordinary life of Shane Warne, who died far too early in 2022, and looks back at another legendary bowler, S.F. Barnes, on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Wisden also reports on England’s triumph at the T20 World Cup, to go alongside their 2019 ODI success, and on their Test team’s thrilling rejuvenation under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes.

Writers include Lawrence Booth, Gideon Haigh, James Holland, Jonathan Liew, Emma John, David Frith, Simon Wilde, Jon Hotten, Robert Winder, Tanya Aldred and Neil Harvey, the last survivor from Australia’s famous 1948 Ashes tour of England. As usual, Wisden includes the eagerly awaited Notes by The Editor, the Cricketers of The Year awards, and the obituaries. And, as ever, there are reports and scorecards for every Test, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records.

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niall o’brien

Wisden Cricket Monthly issue 71: World Cup special

The time Niall O'Brien nearly played for the ICC World XI

'The knock of a lifetime' – Niall O'Brien reminisces Kevin's World Cup wonder

On this day in 2007: Ireland stun Pakistan for their maiden World Cup win

‘A chance to get their names on the honours board’ – Niall O’Brien on Ireland’s Lord’s outing

Wisden Cricket Daily Podcast – England's winning start & Irish memories, with Niall O'Brien

Niall O'Brien announces retirement from professional cricket

Partnerships: Niall And Kevin O'Brien

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