Description

This original Rothmans Test Cricket Almanack is a superb collectible for cricket enthusiasts and sports historians. Featuring the distinctive green‑and‑black cover design with national emblems and compiled by Sydney Smith C.B.E., this almanack brings together authoritative commentary, player information, and Test cricket insights from one of the sport’s most respected figures. The book contains records of 178 Test Matches played between England and Australia up to the late 1950's.

Ideal for collectors of vintage cricket publications, memorabilia from international Test series, and fans of mid‑20th‑century sporting literature, this edition offers a rich snapshot of cricketing culture and international rivalry.

Cricket Almanacks and the Rise of International Test Rivalry

Cricket almanacks have long served as essential reference works, documenting the evolution of the sport, its players, and its most memorable matches. During the mid‑20th century, publications like the Rothmans Almanack helped fans follow international Test series, particularly the storied contests between England and Australia.

These volumes capture the statistics, personalities, and sporting narratives that shaped cricket’s golden eras, making them valuable artefacts for anyone interested in the game’s heritage.