It wasn't a vintage year for cricket books, although at least England's drubbing in Australia almost 12 months ago spared us another avalanche of post-Ashes cash-ins. We asked our in-house editors, associates and a selection of the great and the good from the world of cricket writing and reporting for their picks of 2007.
How quickly we forget. A couple of years ago it was Phil Tufnell, buoyed by success on a reality TV show, who was cashing in on the game's many goofs and gaffes, and now it's another left-arm spinner who has taken up the mantle. Ashley Giles must be wondering who he upset to be missed out. Perhaps it's just that he spoilt his chances by being able to bat and field
Think you can do better than Paul Collingwood? Reckon it's time the Australians were toppled? Now all armchair cricket fans can show that they don't just talk a good game, but actually know a thing or two about captaining a side. International Cricket Captain III, the updated version of the successful management-style simulation, is hitting the shelves this month and brings a host of challenges