Wisden
Britishnoun
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He led what Wisden Cricketers' Almanack called an "unrepresentative" England side in a three-day match against Gloucestershire aged just 20 in 1877.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
He has been a regular pick on the franchise circuit and was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in April.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025
Sciver-Brunt, 31, was the "dominant batter in women's cricket", according to Wisden editor Lawrence Booth.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024
Another Australian, batter Travis Head, wins the Wisden Trophy for Test performance of the year following his 163 off 174 balls in the Test Championship final victory over India at The Oval in June.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024
A pile of back numbers of the Times stood on a cane stool in a corner, and in a little bookcase handy for the occupier of the desk were Whitaker, Wisden and an old peerage.
From Marriage by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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