Peel, Mark
Gilly: The Turbulent Life of Roy Gilchrist
- ISBN 13:
- 9781801503952
- author:
- Peel, Mark
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pitch Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 3.2 x 24.2 x 24.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Cricket, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Roy Gilchrist's meteoric rise to international cricket stardom was marked by a tragic combination of exceptional talent and troubled temperament. Born in rural Jamaica in 1934, Gilchrist's prowess as a fast bowler quickly earned him recognition, but his volatile nature ultimately led to his downfall. A series of off-field incidents, including a prison sentence for attacking his wife, severely damaged his reputation and ended his Test career. This poignant account explores the turbulent life of a cricketing legend whose flaws ultimately proved more destructive than his successes.
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