SPIN's November issue comes as the English season ends and with Stanford's T20 for $20m on the horizon.

Ahead of the richest cricket match in history, we ask whether England are ready for the Stanford superstars - and find out just who they'll be facing.

We meet England new boy Samit Patel for a wildly confident and entertaining interview that possibly sums up KP's new England era. "Thank God I didn't play before KP was in charge," he tells us.

The conclusion of the 2008 County season was the closest in history. Justin Langer talks to us about Somerset's heartbreaking fall at the final hurdle, while Phil Mustard gives us a taste of how Durham celebrated their historic title win.

Marcus Trescothick is glad that he quit international cricket, but if KP really needed him would he come back? We find out.

Is touring - and winning - in India still considered the Everest of Australian cricket? Former Aussie coach John Buchanan talks to SPIN about this month's marquee series between the two sides.

Middlesex seamer Tim Murtagh reveals how Middlesex are preparing for their part in the Stanford Twenty20 games - and recounts how the Crusaders partied with Harry Potter after their Twenty20 final win.

Graham Thorpe weighs in with the inside track on cricket's big stories, including the Stanford 20/20, his new role as Surrey's batting coach and the decision to give Michael Vaughan a central contract.

Plus Masterclass returns: Coaching guru Gary Palmer talks us through perfecting a straight drive, we examine Sanath Jayasuriya's approach to bowling in the middle overs and former Aussie fitness coach Jock Campbell teaches you ways of testing your fitness - and how to compare yourself to the pros.