Ryan, Christian
Golden Boy: Kim Hughes and the Bad Old Days of Australian Cricket
- ISBN 13:
- 9781742374635
- author:
- Ryan, Christian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Allen & Unwin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation / Cricket
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Kim Hughes was a batsman of majestic beauty, known for his golden curls and boyish charm. His rise and fall as captain and player is a story of unparalleled drama in Australian cricketing history. This is the untold story of a man whose insecurities and arrogance led to his downfall, and whose legacy continues to be felt in the game he loved. Hughes' arrival on the Test scene coincided with a period of great turmoil in Australian cricket, marked by the rebel tours to South Africa and the World Series Cricket. His career was shaped by the men around him, including cricketing legends like Lillee and Marsh, who had their own agendas and motivations. Chris Ryan sheds new light on the cricket and the cricketers of the time, revealing the complexities and tensions that defined this period in Australian cricketing history. Through Hughes' story, Ryan explores the highs and lows of a career marked by both brilliance and controversy. This is a fascinating and nuanced portrait of a man who remains a figure of fascination in Australian cricket, and a testament to the enduring power of the game to captivate and inspire.
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