Before 20-Twenty, an innings like that played by Alletson, was unique and still now, reading about it as described by a fine writer starts the blood flowing.
CRICKET BOOKS
The final years of Mr Alan Gibson’s life were a sad end to one of the most entertaining of all cricket writers. At least we can enjoy his fine writing once more with this new offering.
This sounds like a good read, not sure where us poor Aussies can obtain it? But I will certainly keep an eye out.
One of the rare cricketers to be born on 29 February. If anyone would like to buy a copy of this book, just contact us and we will put you into contact with a book dealer in OZ.
This little book of sketches by Arthur Mailey was released during the Australian tour of England in 1921.
One of the finest commentators of them all, and still the best produced by Australia. See what Archie thought of his first effort into the world of cricket books.
Two stars may well be the lowest rating Martin has ever awarded, so I was convinced this would be one to miss until I read the last paragraph of the review. Now I am not so sure.
Those regular readers may notice that when reviewed, our winning book only received 4.5 stars. This occurred because there was an agreement between the staff that we would not award five stars, but this policy has since changed and there is no doubt that our winner is a five star book.
Michael Vaughan tells the full, compelling story of a remarkable career – from his early days at Yorkshire, to his emergence as a world-class batsman.
I bought this one for myself as a Christmas present, well, you should receive at least one gift you really want! So will make it part of my holiday reading.