Over But Not Out
The heart of the game and beyond
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2011
Summary
Few people understand cricket as well as Richie Benaud. For sixty years, as player and commentator, he has set the standards for others to follow and has witnessed all the major events in the game. No one else has found such favour with the vast numbers of cricket lovers in both Britain and Australia.
A high-class attacking batsman and masterful legspin bowler, he captained Australia in 28 of his 63 Tests, regaining the Ashes in 1958-59 and taking part in both Laker’s match in 1956 an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444705935 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1444705938 |
| Author: | Richie Benaud |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2011 |
| Weight: | 323g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 29mm |
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Critics Review
What former Australian captain Richie Benaud does not know about cricket is probably not worth knowing. - Sydney Morning Herald
Plenty of cricket commentators can, of course, offer opinions on everything to do with the bat and ball but few can deliver them with the gentlemanly grace of Richie Benaud OBE. - The Daily Telegraph Excellent mixture of autobiography and reflection on the game and players past and present. - The Age [Benaud s] formidable memory for old battles and strong opinions on contemporary issues mak it a good dip-in read. - Herald Sun His insights are many and varied. - Sunday Herald Sun Well played sir, well played. - Courier MailAbout The Author
Richie Benaud
Richie Benaud was born in New South Wales in 1930, captained Australia and was one of the most successful Australian cricketers of all time. Since retiring from playing, he has established a reputation as the doyenne of cricket commentary, and his global popularity has grown with broadcasts in both Britain and Australia.
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