{"product_id":"steve-smiths-men","title":"Steve Smith's Men","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSteve Smith led the Australian team into a cheating scandal, which shocked cricket. This is a full and frank narrative of Smith's captaincy, David Warner's influence, the dramas that beset Australian cricket, and a blow-by-blow account from Ashes high to Cape Town low, from someone who was there for every ball and every statement. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 April 2020\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardie Grant Books\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wisden Book of the Year 2019, a prestigious cricket award, has been bestowed upon the remarkable book \"The Captain: The Story of Steve Smith's Rise and Fall.\" Authored by Geoff Lemon, this captivating work has garnered numerous accolades, including the Cricket Society \u0026amp; MCC 2019 Book of the Year, the Cricket Writer's Club (CWC) 2019 Book of the Year, and a shortlisted nomination for the 2019 Telegraph Cricket Book of the Year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the annals of cricket history, Steve Smith stands as one of the greatest Test batsmen, his achievements surpassed only by the legendary Don Bradman. However, his captaincy was marred by a shocking cheating scandal that shook the cricketing world. This book delves into the depths of Smith's captaincy, exploring the profound influence of his teammate David Warner, the tumultuous dramas that engulfed Australian cricket, and a detailed account of their tour of South Africa, where a failure of culture reached unprecedented heights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeoff Lemon, a seasoned cricket journalist, has meticulously documented every ball and every statement, providing a captivating and explosive narrative that exposes the seismic impact of the actions of a few young men on the foundations of the Australian cricket establishment. The book sheds light on the complexities of team dynamics, the pressures of captaincy, and the consequences of moral compromises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Captain\" is a must-read for cricket enthusiasts, offering a profound insight into the world of professional cricket and the human drama that unfolds within it. It is a testament to Geoff Lemon's storytelling prowess and his ability to capture the essence of a sporting phenomenon that has captivated millions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 286g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 197 x 25 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781743796214\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geoff Lemon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44097904181498,"sku":"9781743796214","price":8.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/e24addae8744c9469fb5d87c5305aafb.jpg?v=1624170635","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/steve-smiths-men","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}