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SHORTLISTED FOR CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2026 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS
'Not many players have felt the highs and lows of Ashes cricket to the same extent as Finny - and his book proves it' Jimmy Anderson
'Raw and moving - a brilliant read' Alastair Cook
Few cricketers understand the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being part of an Ashes series quite like Steven Finn. While he made over 120 appearances for his country, taking over 250 wickets, it was his battles with Australia that defined his career.
Aged just 21, he played a key role in England's historic 2010 Ashes win over their fiercest rivals - their first victory down under since the 1980s - and went on to be part of three Ashes winning sides. But there was a darker side to his career.
In 2014, Finn was sent home from Australia during the calamitous 5-0 series defeat after he lost his confidence and his bowling action fell apart. He was adamant that it wouldn't be the end of his England career though; after fighting to overcome his demons and regain his place in the side, he played a key role as England regained the urn in 2015.
With the help of the candid diaries he kept at the time, The Ashes Files is a raw and eye-opening look at life as an elite international cricketer. It's a story of elation and pain, hitting rock bottom and battling back, and what it's really like to go to war with England's oldest foe.
'Not many players have felt the highs and lows of Ashes cricket to the same extent as Finny - and his book proves it' Jimmy Anderson
'Raw and moving - a brilliant read' Alastair Cook
Few cricketers understand the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being part of an Ashes series quite like Steven Finn. While he made over 120 appearances for his country, taking over 250 wickets, it was his battles with Australia that defined his career.
Aged just 21, he played a key role in England's historic 2010 Ashes win over their fiercest rivals - their first victory down under since the 1980s - and went on to be part of three Ashes winning sides. But there was a darker side to his career.
In 2014, Finn was sent home from Australia during the calamitous 5-0 series defeat after he lost his confidence and his bowling action fell apart. He was adamant that it wouldn't be the end of his England career though; after fighting to overcome his demons and regain his place in the side, he played a key role as England regained the urn in 2015.
With the help of the candid diaries he kept at the time, The Ashes Files is a raw and eye-opening look at life as an elite international cricketer. It's a story of elation and pain, hitting rock bottom and battling back, and what it's really like to go to war with England's oldest foe.
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242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2025
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July 21, 2026
I don't tend to read autobiographies, but this one was decent. Some real insights to life behind the scenes
December 13, 2025
A very good detailed description throughout of how tough it is is to be a fast bowler at the highest level. The book was quite technical in places but that complimented the overall narrative.
January 23, 2026
Audiobooked this. Really enjoyed Finn’s discussion of his struggles and the rises and falls.
January 18, 2026
An interesting read. I always like Steven Finn as a player and it’s a shame his career was blighted with issues and injury. This is a well written and honest biography.
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