Not Out at Close of Play: A Life in Cricket

by Dennis Amiss, Geoffrey Boycott (Foreword)

One of only 25 players in the history of cricket to have scored 100 First Class centuries, Dennis Amiss is a member of the game’s most prestigious elite. His experience as player and administrator in an era spanning an astonishing seven decades has afforded him a unique perspective of the dramatic changes that have taken place in cricket since he joined Warwickshire as a 15-year-old professional in 1958.

Not Out at Close of Play explores how Dennis Amiss’ passionate quest for success andabsolute commitment to refinement through meticulous preparation and practice led a Birmingham boy from humble origins to achieve sporting stardom with a Test batting average higher than Cowdrey, Graveney and Gower. At the heart of Dennis’ story, however, lies the paradox nature of a quietly spoken and apparently conventional man who rebelled against the establishment, becoming a pioneer of innovation and change.

225 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2021

Reviews

[Dougie Blaxland · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent auto biography

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable autobiography, but quite short. Some interesting anecdotes.

[S Ravishankar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written autobiography of a Cricketer who is direct about all the characters and controversies of English Cricket over the past 50 years.As a player he was an opener who was secure, bankable and brave. Amiss prefers a tailored approach to managing relationships especially in cases of outstanding players such as Lara and Petersen.