E.W Swanton, who turned 90 in 1997, is a legend among followers of cricket. He is a TV and radio commentator, journalist, administrator and historian of the sport. This is his edited autobiography, culled from his journalism as well as new material. He wrote his first article as Ernest Swanton on the batsman Frank Wooley in 1928, and still writes regularly for the Telegraph and the Cricketer . Over the period of 70 years he has been the main commentator on Test cricket for the BBC; on radio and TV; a golf and rugby correspondent; and a tour organizer (he founded the famous Arabs touring team). He memorably took on Enoch Powell in the columns of the Spectator , was a key member of the MCC and the author of over 20 books.