Phoenix from the Ashes: the story of the England-Australia series, 1981

by Mike Brearley

Genres: History

160 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1982

Reviews

[David Highton · Rating 4 out of 5]

a very interesting an insightful analysis from the skipper of the most exhilarating summer of cricket nearly 37 years ago

[David Lowther · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book, written in 1982, the year following England’s legendary victory over Australia. Brearley was the England captain, brought in after England were already 1-0 down to the old enemy and the original captain Ian Botham had resigned after the previous test, having scored nought in both innings.
Brearley was a fine county batsman but his great contribution to English cricket was as a leader and nowhere was this better shown that in the 1981 Ashes series.
An incredibly interesting book, beautifully written, which takes us into the minds of many of that fabulous team including Botham himself, Boycott, Bob Willis and others. Terrific.

David Lowther. Author of The Blue Pencil, Liberating Belsen, Two Families at War, The Summer of ‘39 (all published by Sacristy Press) and Ordinary Heroes (to be published by I M Book in November 2023)

[Wayne Jordaan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brought back memories of a time when cricket coverage was mostly provided by radio and print.

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could it happen again in 2019.
Unfortunately not.

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun reading this... knew nothing about this series, but I am just starting to get into the sport, so it was a little history lesson for me.