Australia - Story of a Cricket Country

by Christian Ryan (Editor)

A surprised old-timer was quoted saying, "Why, they beant black at all; they’re as white as wuz." More than a comprehensive history, this ground-breaking volume is a colourful, insightful, and affectionate portrait of Australian cricket. A selection of Australia’s best writers share their thoughts on different aspects of the game and its place in our national culture; from bowling, captaincy and scoring, to alcohol, media, and literature.

Genres: Nonfiction, Australia

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Dipra Lahiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A magnificent collection of essays on Australian cricket, written by a myriad set of writers, spanning about a century. The best part of the book though, are the wonderful photographs - of key moments in matches, of players in the dressing room, team pictures, of cricketers post retirement, that draw the reader much closer into the narrative.