David Tossell - Tony Greig: A Reappraisal of English Cricket's Most Controversial Captain

Write the first review!

Fr. 27.50

David Tossell

Tony Greig: A Reappraisal of English Cricket's Most Controversial Captain

English · Paperback / Softback

Shipping usually takes at least 4 weeks (title will be specially ordered)

Description

Read more










Tony Greig's time as England cricket captain was characterised by triumphs on the field and unfortunate comments and controversies off the field, with David Tossell pondering how fair the prevalent impression of Greig's contribution is.


About the author










David Tossell is a sports journalist with more than 30 years of experience and is the author of eight previous books, including Grovel! The Story and Legacy of the Summer of 1976 and Nobody Beats Us: The Inside Story of the 1970s Wales Rugby Team. He is a three-time nominee in the British Sports Book Awards.



Summary

Tony Greig remains one of most colourful figures in English cricket history. On the field, the charismatic South African always stirred up excitement; as England captain he led the sport into crisis by recruiting for Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. But is cricket history's view of the competitive all-rounder tainted by off-field controversies?

Product details

Authors David Tossell
Publisher Pitch Publishing
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 30.06.2018
 
EAN 9781785313981
ISBN 978-1-78531-398-1
No. of pages 304
Dimensions 137 mm x 213 mm x 23 mm
Weight 299 g
Subject Guides > Sport > Ball sport

Customer reviews

No reviews have been written for this item yet. Write the first review and be helpful to other users when they decide on a purchase.

Write a review

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Write your own review.

For messages to CeDe.ch please use the contact form.

The input fields marked * are obligatory

By submitting this form you agree to our data privacy statement.