My Spin on Cricket tells the story of the great game through the ages, through personal anecdotes and a lively, well-informed narrative by Richie Benaud, the popular cricket commentator and former Australian cricket captain. With the emphasis on the modern game, Richie puts current events under the spotlight and relates them to the past. He discusses all aspects of the game, including gambling, sledging, leadership, and technological development in this entertaining and highly informative book.
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What seeps through the pages is Benaud's passion for the game, his open-mindedness and his eye for a story. He has become a cricket institution. -- The Sunday Times 20050918 His timing is magical, his phrasing simple and his choice of what and when, quite brilliant... his heart beats upon our summer game and frequently acts as its conscience. -- Daily Telegraph 20050915 It's his insight, loyalty, generosity and quick wit that has kept him at the very top. -- The Sun 20050915
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Born in New South Wales in 1930, Richie Benaud was a high class attacking batsman and a masterful leg-break bowler, captaining Australia in 28 of the 63 Tests in which he played. After retiring as a player in 1964, Richie Benaud quickly became a successful TV commentator. He retired from British TV commentary after the fifth match of the 2005 Ashes series at the Oval.
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Ritchie is the best,
By Ashwani K. Sharma "ashwani sharma" (WASHINGTON, D.C.20431, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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One of the best cricketers of all time--best sportsman of his time. And a wonderful and compassionate gentleman. I just love his book.A must for every cricketer and fan alike My best to him Ashwani Sharma
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