David Gower’s Half-Century

David Gower’s Half-Century
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Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Total Pages : 269
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ISBN-10 : 9781906850890
ISBN-13 : 1906850895
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Download or read book David Gower’s Half-Century written by David Gower and published by Icon Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former England captain and impeccably stylish batsman David Gower, himself inducted into cricket’s Hall of Fame, here takes a leap of faith and names his 50 greatest players of all time. Going back through the history of the game, he honours the finest run-getters, wicket-takers, glove men and captains he played with and against, as well as those he has been able to observe as a spectator or commentator, and legendary achievers from earlier eras. Full of first-hand recollections and anecdotes, this book is sure to delight – and occasionally infuriate – cricket enthusiasts everywhere. Who was the best of the great West Indian quicks? Have England heroes like Boycott, Pietersen and Flintoff made the cut? Who has been the greatest Australian batsman, post-Bradman? All is revealed in this lively and contentious celebration of cricket’s true greats.


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