Blood, Sweat and Treason

[James]

Martin's fantastic book review and feature of Henry Olonga's just released autobiography.

Martin did an amazing amount of work here, so please show some appreciation.

 

[Sanz]

Great Review Martin.

 

[wpdavid]

The piece that was reproduced from the book is extraordinary. Thank you so much for your time on the articles Martin.

 

[Furball]

Excellent review.

 

[chasingthedon]

Divine intervention or not, it's an incredible tale. Can a greater consequence have ever rested on the outcome of a cricket match? Another tour de force, Martin!

 

[outbreak]

That chapter is great i'll be ordering a copy of this book when i get home. It is an interesting event and I'm sure unless you knew what was going on in Zimbabwe at the time, the outside world has no clue what could have happened to him at the time.

 

[hkjain]

How' to purchase that book.

 

[Himannv]

Really like the title of his book actually. Fairly intriguing. Good review on the whole.

 

[Cevno]

Good Review by Martin.

Would be a good read that book i am sure.

Btw,Martin Chandler is Fredfertang ,Right?

 

[James]

Btw,Martin Chandler is Fredfertang ,Right?

Yes that's right.

 

[Jarquis]

Excellent pieces Martin, the pair of them are terrific.
Have ordered my copy online, am very much looking forward to having a read of it.

 

[superkingdave]

Martin>Martyn quite clearly

 

[silentstriker]

Amazing chapter. Wow. Talk about a meaningful match....

And we give thugs like Bvute a voice at the ICC table. Disgraceful.

 

[Top_Cat]

The Surfer | Cricket Blogs | Cricinfo.com

Former Zimbabwe fast bowler, Henry Olonga, recently released his autobiography Blood, Sweat and Treason, the first published by a Zimbabwean Test player. Martin Chandler calls it "one of the most compelling stories I have ever read" in his review on Cricketweb.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Great stuff, Martin.

Am I right in saying that Andre (former staff member) once conducted an interview with Henry? Is there still a link to that?

 

[James]

Good memory Jack

Cricket Web - Interviews - Henry Olonga

 

[Andre]

Henry is a fantastic bloke - was very co-operative for the interview and gave some real depth with his answers. Because of his stance in the 2003 WC, sometimes his cricket ability was underestimated - was certainly a very capable fast bowler.

Good cricketer and even better human being - glad to see he is enjoying life and making the most of his opportunities. Only deserves good things.

 

[Craig]

The Surfer | Cricket Blogs | Cricinfo.com

And giving a link to the site. Win.

 

[Fiji-Bati]

That first chapter is gripping.

Would love to get a copy of the book, certainly would be an interesting read. And is Olonga playing in Zimbabwe's new domestic set-up?

 

[fredfertang]

And is Olonga playing in Zimbabwe's new domestic set-up?

Henry is alive and well and living in West London but he won't go back to Zim if for no other reason than he's currently effectively stateless, as the Zim authorities won't even consider renewing his passport unless he goes back there to do it in person which, understandably, he has no intention of doing at the moment.