Geoffrey Boycott

In his latest book, Boycott remembers being humiliated by selectors, a Headingley miracle… and the truth about that Ian Botham run-out

Who makes it into Sir Geoffrey's two squads for an all-time Test match? And why he would keep Donald Bradman and Wally Hammond apart

Andrew Strauss in charge of the team is the last thing we need because he will protect his former opening partner despite his poor tactical awareness

As a captain for Australia he was a true leader, while his neutrality in the commentary box has endeared him to everyone, writes Geoffrey Boycott

Injury to Phillip Hughes is a sad reminder of the danger inherent in playing cricket, even if protection is worn

Exclusive In the third extract from his new book, Geoffrey Boycott says captaining Yorkshire damaged his England career

Exclusive In the third extract from his new book, Geoffrey Boycott talks about his relationship with Fred Trueman

I thought I was too blinkered about cricket to be a father but now I tell my daughter I wish I’d had three like her

In the second extract from his revealing new book, Geoffrey Boycott writes about his friendship with the controversial football figure, and how he struggled with the demands of his daughter

I am glad Sachin Tendulkar has announced he will retire after his 200th Test match because for the best part of 24 years he has been loved, adored and admired by millions.

England won at Trent Bridge and can win again at Lord’s because there is room for improvement.

The greatest team of all time? You must be joking. It is so biased it has no credibility. It takes no account of the history of the game and the great players of the past.

If England want a model for a well-organised, well-planned, well-executed Ashes tour, they could do worse than look at Ray Illingworth’s 1970-71 party, which I was lucky enough to be a part of.

Former cricketer and commentator Geoffrey Boycott is mad about Barbados, the birthplace of another cricketing legend: Sir Garfield Sobers.