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The Tour
The Story of the England Cricket Team Overseas 1877-2022
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The Tour
The definitive story of England's cricketers on tour, from the author of the acclaimed England: The Biography
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WINNER OF THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
WINNER OF THE MCC / CRICKET SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
WINNER OF THE HEARTACHES' CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
An England cricket tour is a phenomenon with few parallels. England's Test, one-day and Twenty20 sides are typically overseas for around 150 days a year, playing anywhere from Barbados to Brisbane, Cape Town to Colombo. Since 1877, they have fulfilled more than 1,000 fixtures away from home.
In this definitive history, Simon Wilde explores England's tours from every angle. He celebrates the great team performances and individual feats—from James Lillywhite to Ben Stokes, every captain has aspired to venture abroad and return a hero—but also tells of adventure and misadventure, mishaps and scandal.
Even though the modern-day tour resembles a business trip rather than the great voyages of the past, they remain fragile enterprises and the mental toll can be heavy. As international cricket faces competition from franchise tournaments around the world, is the future of the tour in jeopardy?
'A fine and comprehensive history'
The Times
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781471198502
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 January 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Illustration: 2x8pp Colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 592
About the Author
Simon Wilde is a journalist and author. He has written for The Times and Sunday Times since 1998, and is currently the latter's cricket correspondent. Three of his books have been shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, and his most recent book was the acclaimed England: The Biography. He lives in Hampshire.
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