Glorious Summers and Discontents: Looking back on the ups and downs from a dramatic decade - Couverture souple

Atherton, Mike

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0857203495 ISBN 13 : 9780857203496

Editeur : Simon & Schuster UK, 2012

Synopsis

In this fascinating book, Mike Atherton selects the best pieces he has written over the last decade. Renowned as a shrewd and resolute captain of England, Atherton moved effortlessly into the commentary box and Fleet Street, proving himself every bit as capable with the pen as with the bat.

It has been a dramatic period, seeing the rise of Twenty20 cricket and the IPL, as well as the revival of England's prospects, breaking a long era of Australian dominance in the Ashes. There has also been controversy, too, with terrorist attacks, Zimbabwe and allegations of Pakistani spot-fixing all distracting fans from the essence of the game. Through it all, Atherton comments with the true insight of one who has been there, the humane understanding of someone who has genuine empathy for the issues involved and, above all, his opinions are based on a deep love for the game and sport in general. His writing has become essential reading for all sports fans. This book shows exactly why that is the case.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Mike Atherton is the award-winning Chief Cricket Correspondent of The Times and commentates for Sky Sports. As a player, he won 115 caps for England, leading his country on a record 54 occasions. He retired from the game in 2001, and subsequently published his bestselling autobiography, Opening Up.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Simon & Schuster UK
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0857203495
• ISBN 13: 9780857203496
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible