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The article discusses the England cricket team's tour of New Zealand and Pakistan in 1983/84, which became known as the "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll tour." The tour was not successful in terms of cricket results, with England losing series in both countries. However, the focus of the tour became the off-field activities, including parties and rumors of drug use. The article also mentions the friendship between cricketer Ian Botham and musician Elton John, who attended each other's events during the tour. The author hopes that the upcoming tours to Pakistan and New Zealand will be remembered for the right reasons. [Extracted from the article]

The County Championship in English cricket is considered the toughest and least rewarded competition to win. Despite the popularity and financial success of T20 cricket, the Championship still holds value for players and fans alike. The Championship is a test of endurance for players, with matches scheduled in challenging conditions throughout the season. While Surrey is favored to win the title for the third consecutive year, other clubs like Essex, Somerset, and Durham are also competitive. The article highlights the disparity between clubs with more resources and those without, raising concerns about the future of the Championship. Despite the challenges, Somerset remains determined to win the Championship, even though they have never won it before. The article concludes by expressing hope for a thrilling conclusion to the season and the continued importance of the Championship in English cricket. [Extracted from the article]

Derek Underwood, former Kent and England spinner, has passed away at the age of 78. Underwood was known for his exceptional bowling skills and was a formidable opponent on the cricket field. He was highly respected by his teammates and opponents alike, and his dedication to the game was evident throughout his career. Despite the challenges of facing him as a batsman, it was a privilege to have played against Derek Underwood. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the upcoming county cricket season in England and the challenges it faces in attracting attention and maintaining its relevance amidst international cricket and franchise leagues. The author expresses optimism about the future of English domestic cricket but acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the format of the Championship and the impact of franchise cricket. The article also highlights the importance of aggressive batsmanship and the potential for more players to aim for Test caps by playing with greater freedom and taking risks. The author concludes by expressing anticipation for the new season and hopes that county cricket remains a competition worth winning. [Extracted from the article]

There was a time, between the wars, when the scoring of a thousand runs by the end of May was a glorious, but attainable, punctuation mark within the cricket season. [...]

Cricket umpires are the great enigmas of modern sport. Nobody works longer, for less reward. Who are they? Why do they do it? It's The Parks in Oxford, it's early [...]

In the meantime Christopher was doing his utmost to produce the magazine without upsetting Swanton's view of the world or Brocklehurst's budget. Cricket's greatest friend Christopher Martin-Jenkins cut his journalistic teeth at The Cricketer and edited it through the 1980s. In fact Christopher expressed an interest in writing for The Observer around that time, since he was now keen to become a correspondent of a national newspaper. [Extracted from the article]

An obituary for cricket player Graham Stevenson is presented.