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10 for 66 and all that
Arthur Mailey's classic autobiography, first published in 1958, is a wry and engaging account by a talented cricketer from a very different eraamateurs and professionals, Bradman, Noble, and Trumper batting, and Barnes, O'Reilly, and Fleetwood-Smith with the ball.
174 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1958
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Arthur Mailey
14 books2 followersArthur Mailey was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia as a leg break and googly bowler.
As well as his cricketing prowess, he was also a talented caricaturist and many of his books feature episodes and personalities from his playing days. He also wrote his autobiography entitled'10 for 66 and all that'.
He died in Kirrawee, New South Wales, on 31 December 1967, three days before his 82nd birthday.
As well as his cricketing prowess, he was also a talented caricaturist and many of his books feature episodes and personalities from his playing days. He also wrote his autobiography entitled'10 for 66 and all that'.
He died in Kirrawee, New South Wales, on 31 December 1967, three days before his 82nd birthday.
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July 21, 2021
দেশী-বিদেশী মিলিয়ে অনেক ক্রিকেট লিখিয়ের লেখাই পড়ার সৌভাগ্য হয়েছে; ডেভিড ফ্রিথ, গিডিঅন হে, পিটার অসবোর্ন, স্টিফেন চক, প্রমুখের লেখা আমার অত্যন্ত প্রিয়। তবে যে নামটি এঁদের সকলের আগে বসবে, সেটি হল অস্ট্রেলিয়ার প্রাক্তন লেগস্পিনার আর্থার মেইলি।
এরকম রসবোধ, নম্রতা, ও ভাষার ওপর দখল খুব কম খেলোয়াড়ের আত্মজীবনীতেই পেয়েছি। জনতার উদ্দেশ্যে বলি, ক্রিকেট না বুঝলেও পড়ে দেখুন, মুগ্ধ না হতে গেলে রীতিমতো খাটতে হবে।
এরকম রসবোধ, নম্রতা, ও ভাষার ওপর দখল খুব কম খেলোয়াড়ের আত্মজীবনীতেই পেয়েছি। জনতার উদ্দেশ্যে বলি, ক্রিকেট না বুঝলেও পড়ে দেখুন, মুগ্ধ না হতে গেলে রীতিমতো খাটতে হবে।
October 27, 2014
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10 for 66 and All That by Arthur Mailey
Allen & Unwin, 2008
181 pages
Arthur Mailey was born in Sydney in 1888. A cricketer, he played 21 tests for Australia, taking 99 wickets at a touch under 34 runs each. His high average reflects an attacking attitude both on his part and that of the batsmen he went up against. He was a journalist and cartoonist as well, and a known story-teller.
This is his autobiography, sort of. Some of it is true. It's title references the humour classic 1066 and All That , and also his own effort in taking all ten wickets in a tour game in England in 1921, a rare feat.
Mailey tackles a range of subjects in a book that is more episodoic than linear -- almost a series of essays. He sees leg spinners as a breed apart and needing appropriate leeway from their captains. He delivers judgements on the greats of his time, from Bradman to his idol, Trumper, to the 'Men at the Other End' -- Ponsford, Hobbs, Sutcliffe and so on. He tells stories of overseas travel and making his way out of the poorer parts of Sydney. He looks to the future (the book first came out in 1958) and notes that 'It is being said that cricket is far too slow for young Australians'.
The book is congenial. Mailey is an entertaining speaker. He has opinions and lets them flow. The drawings are nice additions. Is this a 'must have' book for cricket fans? I don't know, but it is a very enjoyable way to pass a few hours.
Oh, and it has Mailey's famous reverie on bowling to his childhood hero, Victor Trumper. 'Opposing My Hero' ends with Mailey dismissing Trumper, and watching the figure walk back to the pavilion. 'There was no triumph in me as I watched the receding figure. I felt like a boy who had killed a dove.'
It is as heartfelt a sentiment as a sportsman's book has ever contained, and inspired a very early, and rather nice, song by Aussie band The Lucksmiths.
The book is a simple pleasure, and there's not a ghost of a ghostwriter.
10 for 66 and All That by Arthur Mailey
Allen & Unwin, 2008
181 pages
Arthur Mailey was born in Sydney in 1888. A cricketer, he played 21 tests for Australia, taking 99 wickets at a touch under 34 runs each. His high average reflects an attacking attitude both on his part and that of the batsmen he went up against. He was a journalist and cartoonist as well, and a known story-teller.
This is his autobiography, sort of. Some of it is true. It's title references the humour classic 1066 and All That , and also his own effort in taking all ten wickets in a tour game in England in 1921, a rare feat.
Mailey tackles a range of subjects in a book that is more episodoic than linear -- almost a series of essays. He sees leg spinners as a breed apart and needing appropriate leeway from their captains. He delivers judgements on the greats of his time, from Bradman to his idol, Trumper, to the 'Men at the Other End' -- Ponsford, Hobbs, Sutcliffe and so on. He tells stories of overseas travel and making his way out of the poorer parts of Sydney. He looks to the future (the book first came out in 1958) and notes that 'It is being said that cricket is far too slow for young Australians'.
The book is congenial. Mailey is an entertaining speaker. He has opinions and lets them flow. The drawings are nice additions. Is this a 'must have' book for cricket fans? I don't know, but it is a very enjoyable way to pass a few hours.
Oh, and it has Mailey's famous reverie on bowling to his childhood hero, Victor Trumper. 'Opposing My Hero' ends with Mailey dismissing Trumper, and watching the figure walk back to the pavilion. 'There was no triumph in me as I watched the receding figure. I felt like a boy who had killed a dove.'
It is as heartfelt a sentiment as a sportsman's book has ever contained, and inspired a very early, and rather nice, song by Aussie band The Lucksmiths.
The book is a simple pleasure, and there's not a ghost of a ghostwriter.
June 18, 2013
Arthur Mailey's brilliant autobiographical book is one of those rare books where you actually start to feel what the author is going through. Mailey was one of the best turners of the ball in his generation and he has penned a page turner in his writer's avatar as well! With comic illustrations, which are his own, Mailey talks about why he picked up Cricket and the first time he bowled to Victor Trumper. There are a lot of insights into the art of playing cricket and also about spin bowling. Little nuggets about cricket history are adorned everywhere in the book. The 'Bosanquet Ball' or the 'Bosie' is the 'Doosra' of today, Yabba was still shouting when Mailey played and his dislike for Warwick Armstrong is all delightfully written. A glimpse into Mailey's character also shows a great human being. Like an article on espncricinfo, Mailey is truly 'A King without a Crown'.
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June 28, 2013Today the most prized cricketer might be the one in coloured clothing who hits a ball into the dinner basket of a spectator near third man while intending to clear the fielder at midwicket. But not so long ago, it was the "character" who was the most popular. Of one such, Neville Cardus wrote: "The most fascinating cricketer I have known was the Australian [legspinner] Arthur Mailey, an artist in every part of his nature." ---Suresh Menon
July 21, 2020
This is brilliant, one of the best cricket books ever written.
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