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Synopsis
Tony Greig is remembered as the captain who led cricket into its biggest crisis of the last century. An all-rounder who mixed boldness with belligerence, he had become the first South African to skipper England, restoring national pride with victory in India after poundings at the hands of Australia and the West Indies. A controversial and charismatic figure whose 'make them grovel' comment about the West Indies typified his ability to talk himself into trouble, he lost the captaincy when it transpired that he was recruiting players for Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. More than three decades later, now a leading television commentator, Greig has never been fully absolved. 'Tony Greig' is more than just a biography of a fierce competitor who never backed down from a challenge; whether it was dealing with epilepsy, facing up to Dennis Lillee or challenging the authorities. Featuring many new interviews, including with Greig himself, it examines why he remains largely unforgiven, asks whether off-field activities have condemned his career to be forever under-appreciated and offers a compelling portrait of a fascinating cricketing era.
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Review
**Shortlisted for the Best Cricket Book at the 2012 British Sports Book Awards**
"A revealing and intimate portrait. Greig has trusted his story to the objectivity of a first-rate sports writer: a fitting tribute." --Wisden Cricketers Almanack
"A triumph. Thoroughly researched... a well-written account of a career deserving sympathy." --The Cricketer
"Supremely judicious and superbly contextualised." --Cricinfo
About the Author
David Tossell is the author of ten books, four of which have been shortlisted in the British Sports Book Awards: Bertie Mee (best biography), Grovel! and Tony Greig (best cricket book), and Nobody Beats Us (best rugby book). A sports journalist for more than three decades, David is currently head of European Public Affairs for the NFL.
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- PublisherPitch Publishing Ltd
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1908051019
- ISBN 13 9781908051011
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages256
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