Cricket was once used as a tool to colonise. What happens when those countries grow up? Overthrowing the Empire at Cricket unearths the audacious stories of teams toppling the cricket colossus, England.
From W.G. Grace»s Ashes-igniting run-out to Calum Mac Leod»s modern heroics, the book spans 150 years of fierce history. New Zealand»s unexpected draws in 1949, Zimbabwe» s poultry farmer heroics, Ireland»s audacious chase and hair, India» s elephantine triumph and South Africa» s spin saga are all etched in defiance.
This is a book about a bunch of Davids taking on Goliath. Every chapter has tales of the greatest English players and the men who stood up to slay them. The narrative transcends sport – a testament to resilience and national identity. Amid victories, there» s human drama.
Overthrowing the Empire at Cricket isn» t just about cricket; it» s an odyssey of liberation, the essence of competition. Cricket is a sport that builds nations, and this book takes you through it brick by brick.
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