The Best of Bevan: The World's Finest One-Day Cricketer Recalls His Most Memorable Moments (Armstrong, Geoff) [Paperback]

Michael Bevan (Author), Geoff Armstrong (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2003 | Series: Armstrong, Geoff

Michael Bevan is one of Australia's most exciting and skilful batsmen, and a sporting hero to tens of thousands. His uncanny knack of being able to work the ball into even the narrowest of gaps in the field; to see many innings through to their conclusion without losing his wicket; and to accumulate runs with a minimum of fuss, has seen Bevan dubbed the world's best limited-overs batsman. In a career which has taken him to virtually every corner of the cricketing world, Bevan has been an integral member of the Australian one-day team and has been a key factor behind innumerable international wins. He was a part of the country's victorious 1999 World Cup side, and in January 2002, pulled Australia back from an "impossible position" to win against New Zealand in the Tri Nations one-day series with a masterful, calculated innings of 102 runs. This compilation offers a snapshot of more than 40 of Michael's favourite cricket matches and memories, but also covers very personal memories and thoughts about the game, his team mates (including Adam Gilchrist and the Waugh brothers) and various respected opponents (including Sachin Tendulkar and Chris Cairns), and the highlights and lowpoints of a colourful career. The book is published to coincide with the 2002 World Cup One-Day Cricket Series.

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About the Author

Geoff Armstrong has been involved in sports writing as author, editor, publisher and researcher for over a decade.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin (September 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1865089338
• ISBN-13: 978-1865089331
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,502,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Review: The Best of Bevan, April 15, 2004

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This review is from: The Best of Bevan: The World's Finest One-Day Cricketer Recalls His Most Memorable Moments (Armstrong, Geoff) (Paperback)

The book is catalogue of the most memorable cricket matches that Michael Bevan has been part of. Its not all ODI matches but he has also has a few tests (against England, South Africa and Pakistan..where he debuted).
Bevan tells you what went on in the dressing room and how he worked his game.

I expected far more from the book, its very blunt and doesn't tell you the extra extra bit you'd wanna know. I'd recommend the book only to die hard Bevo fans...otherwise its a disappointment!