Tony Greig: A Reappraisal of English Cricket's Most Controversial Captain

Tony Greig remains one of most colourful figures in English cricket history. On the field, the charismatic South African always stirred up excitement; as England captain he led the sport into crisis by recruiting for Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. But is cricket history's view of the competitive all-rounder tainted by off-field controversies?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2018
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Tony Greig, the flamboyant captain who steered cricket into its most significant crisis of the last century, is fondly remembered. An all-rounder who seamlessly blended audacity with aggression, he achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first South African to lead England. His remarkable triumph in India, following series defeats at the hands of Australia and the West Indies, restored national pride. Greig, known for his controversial and charismatic nature, made a controversial comment about the West Indies that foreshadowed trouble. However, his tenure as captain ended due to his involvement in recruiting players for Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. Over three decades later, Greig remains a prominent television commentator, but his reputation has not been entirely absolved. This book, featuring numerous new interviews, including with Greig himself, delves into the question of whether cricket history judges him fairly, considering the off-field controversies that surrounded him. Tony Greig presents a captivating portrayal of a fascinating cricketing era, and his book was shortlisted for Best Cricket Book at the 2012 British Sports Book Awards.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 215 x 140 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785313981