Wisden

/ ˈwɪzdən /

noun

1. WisdenJohn18261884MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: cricketerWRITING: publisher John. 1826–84, English cricketer; publisher of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which first appeared in 1864

Example Sentences

Thorpe was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year winner in 1997 and the sport's 'bible' described him as "one of England’s greatest batters" in a post on social media.

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Another Australian, batter Travis Head, wins the Wisden Trophy for Test performance of the year following his 163 off 174 balls in the Test Championship final victory over India at The Oval in June.

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The awards come as this year's Wisden Cricketers' Almanack is released this week.

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Sciver-Brunt, 31, was the "dominant batter in women's cricket", according to Wisden editor Lawrence Booth.

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The five Cricketers of the Year are chosen by the Wisden editor, a tradition that dates back to 1889.

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