We welcomed Huw Turbervill as our second guest speaker of 2025/26 on Thursday 30 October. 

In the first part of his excellent talk, Huw talked through his career so far – from the early days in Ipswich on the East Anglian Daily Times, to 15 years at the Telegraph – often working in tandem with the veteran journalist, Scyld Berry – and his current role at The Cricketer magazine.  Huw has been there since 2015 and editor since 2021.  He was particularly illuminating on the diverse challenges of ghostwriting articles for various cricketing personalities. 

Huw is also the author of several cricket books, including The Toughest Tour and The Cricketer’s Anthology of the Ashes. The viewpoint within his latest book, The Final Test: The Uncertain Future of Cricket’s First-Class Game, was apparent as he expressed his passion for county and test cricket.  He was thought-provoking and insightful on the challenges it now faces.

After the break Huw fielded extensive questions from an engaged and appreciative audience. Pushed to predict the result of the upcoming Ashes series, Huw went for a 3-2 home win.   

The overriding sense from Huw was a man steeped in cricket, who remains enchanted by its charms.  

Words by John Carter

Photos by Adam Pryke