Norfolk Cricket Society is looking forward to welcoming Huw Turbervill as our second guest speaker of 2025/26 on Thursday 30 October (7.30pm).

Huw, editor of The Cricketer since 2021, is the author of several well-regarded cricket books, including The Toughest Tour and The Cricketer’s Anthology of the Ashes. His latest work, The Final Test: The Uncertain Future of Cricket’s First-Class Game, is both a heartfelt love letter to red-ball cricket and a serious exploration of the challenges it now faces.

In the book, Huw speaks to some of the game’s most influential figures—David Gower, Graham Gooch, Merv Hughes, Reece Topley, and others—to ask whether Test and county cricket can survive the rising dominance of T20 and franchise leagues. He looks at the financial pressures, scheduling conflicts, and changing audience expectations that threaten the long-form game.

At the centre of the book is a deep love for the traditions of cricket—its patience, nuance, and timeless appeal. But Huw also acknowledges the need for adaptation in a fast-moving sporting world. The Final Test is part memoir, part manifesto, and fully a call to protect the heart of the game.

Huw’s talk will offer insights, stories, and strong opinions on the state of cricket today. Whether you’re a long-time county cricket follower or just curious about where the game is heading, this promises to be a fascinating and lively evening.

Entrance for guests is £7, payable on the door.

Copies of The Final Test (RRP £20) will be available to purchase with a special discount for Norfolk Cricket Society members and guests.