David Gower

England and India have played nine Tests at The Oval over the years and Cricinfo looks back at the memorable performances

When selectors make mistakes or leave out heroes, the press and public love to make a song and dance about it. Steve Pittard selects his favourite ignored men

The regular Monday column in which Steven Lynch answers your questions about (almost) any aspect of cricket:

Simon Lister interviews the key figures behind England's successful tour of Australia, 1986-87

E. M. Wellings finds that David Gower is by no means the first to suffer an unjustified axeing by the selectors

David Gower looks at Marcus Trescothick's technique

Jenny Thompson spends a day in the commentary box with the Sky team

Jenny Thompson spends a day in the commentary box with the Sky team

Sri Lanka arrived at Lord's in 1984 for a one-off Test match. It was a chance for England to restore some pride and pick up a straightforward victory. At least that was the plan...

Throughout the game's history - from the days of round-arm to the modern era of 15-degree flexibility - bowling actions have stirred passionate debate and caused trouble for those accused of having suspect styles. This week we look at some of those who ha

David Frith, the WCM editor, travelled to Sri Lanka to watch their inaugural Test against England in February 1982

At the start of the 1986 season David Gower was captain of England, but he was hanging on by his fingernails

The days of the post- (and pre-) match drinking session appear to be a thing of the past. Paul Coupar investigates the effects of a less sociable game

Martin Williamson looks back at the infamous Tiger Moth fly-by which landed David Gower and John Morris in hot water

1975 Quite a memorable day in Test cricket - considering no play was possible

Former England captain David Gower farewells his old sparring-partner Ian Botham

Following the controversial dismissal of Inzamam-ul-Haq today, Will Luke and Martin Williamson look at ten decisions which have irked and provoked players and public alike

Australia have tended to start the stronger ... and continue that way as well