In this month’s magazine we take a look at the art of captaincy. Our cover star is Andrew Strauss, and England’s main man lets AOC in on the secrets of skippering a side to No.1 in the world – it’s surprisingly simple, apparently.
Ten years Strauss’ junior, Rory Hamilton-Brown has already made waves as a leader. In conversation with Ed Kemp, the youngest captain in England reflects on the unique challenges of fronting up a county outfit. We also take a look at the science behind the art, and the support systems in place for the 21st century general, while Bob Willis gives his considered opinion on the pscychology and practicalities of leadership.
Elsewhere, it’s out with old and in with the new as Steven Finn takes over from Jimmy Anderson as our new diarist (trust us, his first effort is a belter) and we celebrate the end of one year and the start of another with ‘AOC’s Big Fat Quiz of 2011’. Needless to say, we’ve got some great prizes up for grabs – including a bat worth £380!
Back on the pitch, we rejoice in the impressive resilience of Misbah-ul-Haq’s Pakistan, and cautiously analyse the resurgence of Australia by speaking to four Aussies in the know, including Ashes winner Darren Lehmann. We’re not worried… honest.
Adding meat to the bones, the great Tony Cozier remembers the good old days of West Indian cricket, Alastair Cook does his best to keep his dignity while answering our 10 (infamous) questions and editor Phil Walker faces up to the fire and brimstone of… Joe Denly.
Just for good measure we’ve thrown in some considered analysis on the spot-fixing controversy, thrown on this year’s finest cricket shirts and had a drink with Sir Ian Botham. It’s another beefy issue…
All Out Cricket Issue 89 is in all good newsagents from February 2. Click here to save yourself a walk.
