Issue 60: May 2011

May 2011 Sampler

In this issue

Leading Edge – Rob Key’s life in cricket; The Sofa’s Dan Norcross on the ICC’s plans for the World Cup; Glamorgan chairman Paul Russell speaks exclusively to SPIN; and the Fans Parliament on the prospects for the new season

Alastair Cook – England Ashes hero on an amazing winter and one-day ambitions

County Cricket’s financial crisis – As the new season kicks off, most counties are having to deal with severe financial losses. In a special Bulletin, Kim Jones asks whether head-in-the-sand time is finally over.

Michael Holding – What would have happened if the Windies batters had taken on the bowlers? Did he ever face any racism as a player? As an acclaimed documentary on the invincible ’70s and ’80s West Indians is released, the pace legend answers SPIN readers’ questions.

David Collier – ECB chief executive grants SPIN a rare exclusive interview, debating the big issues facing the game. Did you know that England will be hosting a World Test championship in 2013?

County Round Table – As the 2011 season starts, SPIN’s panel of senior county pros – Alan Richardson, Jim Troughton, Rob Key, Gareth Batty and Paul Nixon – discuss the big talking-points.

County Team-By-Team – SPIN runs the rule over the runners and riders for this year’s three domestic competitions.

Women’s Cricket – Is it any good? How could it be better? Does it get the respect it deserves? After some high-profile criticism of the England women’s team, SPIN evaluates the sport.

India’s World Cup – SPIN looks back on the 43 days and 49 matches that saw MS Dhoni’s men crowned world champions