The Men Who Raised the Bar

Name: The Men Who Raised the Bar
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The evolution of the highest individual score in Test cricket

By Chris Waters

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Summary

The Men Who Raised the Bar by Chris Waters traces the history of the highest individual scores in Test cricket, highlighting a prestigious record that has evolved over nearly 150 years. From Charles Bannerman's pioneering 165 in 1877 to Brian Lara's monumental 400 not out in 2004, the book profiles legendary figures such as Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Leonard Hutton, Sir Garfield Sobers, and Walter Hammond, while also illuminating lesser-known players. Drawing on reflections from the record-holders themselves, the narrative celebrates their enduring achievements and the evolution of batting excellence.
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Format: Hardback

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This book is ideal for cricket enthusiasts and sports history readers interested in the stories behind iconic sporting records and the personalities who achieved them.

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Few sporting records capture the imagination quite like that of the highest individual score in Test cricket. It is the blue riband record of batting achievement, the ultimate statement of stamina and skill.

From Charles Bannerman, who scored 165 for Australia against England in the inaugural Test match in 1877, to Brian Lara, who made 400 not out for West Indies against England in 2004, the record has changed hands ten times.

Chris Waters' The Men Who Raised the Bar charts the growth of the record through nearly one hundred and fifty years of Test cricket. It is a journey that takes in a legendary line of famous names including Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Leonard Hutton, Sir Garfield Sobers, and Walter Hammond, along with less heralded players whose stories are brought back into the light. Drawing on the reflections of the record-holders, Waters profiles the men who raised the bar and their historic performances.

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Critics praise the book for its engaging storytelling and well-researched detail. The Bristol Post describes it as "an enjoyable look at cricketers who raised the bar," while The Cricketer applauds Waters for balancing broader context with intricate background details, "discreetly weaving gems of background detail around the run-of-play."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472977533

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wisden

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 122.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 272

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Chris Waters Non-Fiction Sports

About the Author

Chris Waters is cricket correspondent for The Yorkshire Post. He is a prize-winning author having previously won Wisden Book of the Year, The Cricket Society/MCC Book of the Year and the British Sports Book Awards Cricket Book of the Year. Previous titles are Fred Trueman: The Authorised Biography and 10 for 10: Hedley Verity and the Story of Cricket's Greatest Bowling Feat.