In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ...

Don’t know a wicket from an over? Start here. By Victor Mather It’s difficult, but I’ll try. With the caveat that there are some oversimplifications, here is the gist: The cricket field is a large ...