Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1997

The 134th edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack is edited by Matthew Engel. It reflects on Sri Lanka's surprise 1996 World Cup win, and the rise of Asia as a major power in the game, on and off the field. Wisden 1997 also features a manifesto by Lord MacLaurin on his appointment as chairman of the ECB, and a tribute by Tony Lewis to Dickie Bird on his retirement from international umpiring.