WILDE, SIMON

The Tour: The Story of the England Cricket Team Overseas 1877-2022

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ISBN 13:
9781471198489
author:
WILDE, SIMON
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
592
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.3 x 4.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, Cricket, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.47

Description

The Tour: A History of the England Cricket Team Overseas 1877-2022 by Simon Wilde An England cricket tour is a unique phenomenon, presenting its participants with a prolonged test of skill, physical stamina, and mental resilience. The delicate chemistry that makes for a successful tour is a complex and intriguing subject, as Simon Wilde explores in his latest book. From the early days of touring by boat to the modern era of air travel, the challenges faced by England's cricketers abroad have remained remarkably consistent. The burden placed on the captain, who must combine on-field acumen with the deft touch of an ambassador off it, is a particular aspect of the tour that Wilde examines in depth. The author also delves into the diplomatic incidents that have marred tours, such as the Bodyline tactics and the special pressures of playing in countries like India and Pakistan during periods of unrest. Despite the challenges and controversies, touring has retained its romance, with many memorable moments and experiences that have become an integral part of the game's history.

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