Peter Hayter discovers some intriguing views on current controversies within the cricket world from a captaincy legend

Deep thinking: Up front but with a bit of humour, Mike Brearley, inset, respected the Australians’ way of playing
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Mike Brearley earned his reputation as one of England’s greatest captains when his brilliant handling of a downtrodden Ian Botham transformed the 1981 Ashes and reignited the nation’s passion for our summer sport.
The 75-year-old led England to 18 wins and only four losses in 31 Tests in charge and is one of only...