Jonathan Farmer

Cricket anorak, punk rock lover, imbiber of real ale. Author of ‘Horace Snary: Resolute Rutlander’ published by the Association of Cricket Statisticians

[Dr. Dan Diaper @DrDanDiaper]

Vol. 27, June, 2026 - OUT NOW @MattersCounty @AnnieChave #magazine #cricket
@abdulhayemehta @NorthStandGang @ilegally_indian @palfreyman1414 @Edgaralanpoe48 @andydurrant75 @cbar2323 @kinobe911 @mattbob84 @WG_RumblePants
#drawing #sketch #artㅤㅤㅤㅤ

[Andrew Radd @oldmanradd]

A very special anniversary for @NorthantsCCC followers, especially those of us 'of a certain age.' Fifty years ago today - June 5th 1976 - David Steele hit his first (and, sadly, his only) Test century for @englandcricket against Windies at Trent Bridge. Boy, did he deserve it!

[David Griffin Photography @dgriffinpix]

On this day in 1922 during the game between @DerbyshireCCC and @WarwickshireCCC at Derby, Warwickshire's father and son Quaife batsmen faced the Derbyshire’s father and son Bestwick bowlers for six overs.

This is the only such instance in first class cricket.

Bill Bestwick and Willie Quaife pictured…

@ACS

[Association of Cricket Statisticians & Historians @ACScricket]

It was lovely for @ACScricket to meet @archivist_al in the @HomeOfCricket library who tends a wonderful collection of cricket books and magazines. Like the Louvre there is only so much that can be shown at any one time. Well worth a visit for any cricket fan. #cricketcounts

[Sarastro @sarastro77]

I've got an article in here on Herbert Rhodes, the circumstances of whose death are among the most scandalous for any cricketer. Get a copy to find out more!

[Sarastro @sarastro77]

Snuffy Browne was one of the most remarkable men ever to play cricket. He should have been impossible. https://t.co/jjgdJV45lg

[Association of Cricket Statisticians & Historians @ACScricket]

@ACScricket is delighted that Roy Morgan’s superb work on Malaysian Interstate Cricket 1899-1957 is now available. Click onto https://t.co/Ux8lB5tHDy There are 867 pages of detail & many mentioned in this work have a connection with the UK. Do help us fill in the (few) gaps. Email [email protected] with your comments. #cricketcounts

[Sarastro @sarastro77]

“Tiger” Smith was the Warwickshire wicket-keeper for 20 years and England’s first-choice before the First World War. He went on to be an umpire and a coach. But his most extraordinary achievement might have been the autobiography published after his death
https://t.co/Ulgvd2mDNs

[Malcolm Guite @malcolmguite]

An excellent new review of Galahad and the Grail in this week’s Tablet! https://t.co/osCwpB3moE

[Malcolm Guite @malcolmguite]

Delighted to have received my copy of Kevin Belmonte’s new Chesterton Anthology! GKC is always both inspiring and entertaining

[Jonathan Farmer @JonathanFa26577]

@TheMiddleStump Most of them against Leicestershire! At least, it feels that way

[Sarastro @sarastro77]

Wilfred Rhodes was a cricketing legend, taking more first-class wickets than anyone ever will, opening the batting for England and playing Test cricket in his 50s. But he constantly worked hard to remain at the cutting edge throughout a 32-year career.
https://t.co/y0RqawuSB5

[Pat Rodgers @PatRodgers2]

A Nod to History https://t.co/pTYX1QZ0CL

[Pat Rodgers @PatRodgers2]

Copies available in Australia and NZ. Simply contact me at @PatRodgers2 or [email protected]
#cricket

[Andrew Radd @oldmanradd]

While on the subject of naming things at @NorthantsCCC - we used to have the George Thompson Suite, honouring the man who batted and bowled Northamptonshire into first-class cricket, until it was re-named a few years ago. Next year will see the 150th anniversary of his birth…

[Jeremy Lonsdale @lonsdale_jeremy]

Great to read this fascinating interview with Max Bonnell about his excellent @ACScricket biography of Leicestershire's Australian star Jack Walsh. Copies still available from the ACS shop.
https://t.co/XDHTayinpj

[Malcolm Guite @malcolmguite]

Volume II of Merlin’s Isle will be out in November and is available for preorder now! https://t.co/QMnZXvND4I

[Sarastro @sarastro77]

Samuel Richardson was one of the most influential figures in the early years of Derbyshire cricket. Until one day he disappeared, leaving behind a trail of fraud. https://t.co/9g2AjDmzsy

[Martin Chandler @fredfertang]

Fiery Fred didn't always choose his words with great care, but he certainly chose his heroes wisely - here he is pictured with a man he admired enormously, Harold Larwood, at the latter's Sydney home

[Friends of Grace Road @FoGRMeet4Cake]

Morning Cake Lovers! It's @leicsccc v @TrentBridge tomorrow and forecast sunny🌞The FoGR cafe will be open from 2.30pm to 4.30pm and we have a 'Cake of the Match' - Newark 'Cut & Butter' Cake - come and sample it 🦊🍰