The Times Test Cricket: 150 Years of Legendary Players and Epic Series

By Richard Whitehead and Mike Atherton

A history of the ultimate game, 150 years in the making. For almost a century and a half, Test cricket has provided some of the most dramatic highs and lows in the sporting world. Since the first exhilarating Test match between Australia and England in 1877, the unique format of the game has challenged players to contend with changing climates and pitch conditions, and tests both their mental and physical endurance across 5 days in which fortunes can change quickly. It has forged some of the greats such as Sir Donald Bradman, Sachin Tedulkar, Sir Garfield Sobers, Shane Warne and Sir Jack Hobbs whose incredible performances have inspired generations of cricketers worldwide. Written by sports journalist Richard Whitehead, with a foreword by former England international cricketer Mike Atherton OBE, The Times Test Cricket tells the gripping history of unforgettable tests, legendary players and record-breaking performances. Accompanied by visually stunning photography, player profiles, scorecards and corresponding articles from The Times on the most famous Tests, this is an essential book for all cricket fans.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0008749264
• ISBN13: 9780008749262
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Times Books UK
• Length: 256 Pages