The 138th edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack is edited by Graeme Wright, the first editor to return to the seat (he previously edited Wisden from 1978–1992). Wisden 2001 reflects on "A Game in Shame" following scandalous match-fixing revelations of the previous year. Wisden 2001 also features tributes to Colin Cowdrey who died in 2000, while Mike Atherton and Vic Marks salute Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walh on their retirement from Test cricket.