Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Wisden Cricketers' Almanack (or simply Wisden or colloquially "the Bible of Cricket") is a cricket reference book published annually in the United Kingdom. The description "bible of cricket" was first used in the 1930s by Alec Waugh in a review for the "London Mercury". In October 2013, an all-time Test World XI was announced to mark the 150th anniversary of "Wisden Cricketers' Almanack". In 1998, an Australian edition of "Wisden Cricketers' Almanack" was launched. It ran for eight editions. In 2012, an Indian edition of "Wisden Cricketers' Almanack" was launched (dated 2013). "Wisden" was founded in 1864
The Guide to Cricketers than full scorecards. This consisted of the names of the two teams, the venue and date of the match plus the innings totals and result. However, there would often be a description of the match giving important details. The major counties were covered, together with the M.C.C., Universities, professional elevens and public schools. A large number of very brief biographies were often included. "John Lillywhite's Cricketer's Companion" started in 1865 and with Fred's death this incorporated "The Guide to Cricketers" from 1867. "James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual" started in 1872 and this in turn incorporated the "John Lillywhite's Cricketer's Companion" which