Neville Cardus, who wrote for the Manchester Guardian from 1917 until shortly before his death in 1975, is now known solely as a writer of essays on the game of cricket.
And it's where the American leader received a large and warm welcome when he spoke at the world's biggest cricket stadium in the Indian city of Ahmedabad.
Dickens loved picnics, games of cricket in the park, going shopping for a new tie, donoughts, sitting by the fire, having friends around for a dinner, warm blankets and going on holiday.
And if you aren't that much into cricket, I'm sure you'll still enjoy the stage performances, jazz evening, and shopping festivals that are organized along with the tournament.