The Telegraph has always been sports fans paper of choice & its wonderful Letters page a forum for trenchant debate & robust wit. This first collection of the finest letters written to the paper over the years ranges from Bodyline to helmets swing bowling to sunglasses. SIR-I dont see why batsmen today accept being confronted by bowlers wearing gold necklaces & particularly sunglasses. When I played cricket no jewellery was worn. As batsmen we liked to see the colour of the bowlers eyes. Would an umpire uphold my complaint today if I refused to face a bowler so adorned? D.J.W. Evesham SIR
- As one who has seen leadership under pressure at all levels I would like to add my congratulations to Andrew Strauss. When he took over English cricket was in crisis; he gave it inspiration & intelligent tactical direction... He had some luck running for him at the Oval but as Napoleon observed: Give me a lucky general." Field Marshal L.B. London SW1"