Wisden

British

/ ˈwɪzdən /

noun

John. 1826–84, English cricketer; publisher of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which first appeared in 1864

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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

Hampshire spinner Liam Dawson and Surrey fast bowler Dan Worrall complete the line-up, which has been announced as this year's Wisden almanack is published on Thursday.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

Sciver-Brunt, 31, was the "dominant batter in women's cricket", according to Wisden editor Lawrence Booth.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

That's Ernest Wisden, the playwright, over there, talking to Lora Delane Porter, the feminist writer.

From Piccadilly Jim by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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