Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (793 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1785311425 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Andrew Murtagh is the author of A Remarkable Man: The Story of George Chesterton, which was shortlisted for the MCC Cricket Society Book of the Year, and Touched by Greatness, which was long-listed for the same award. All-rounder Andrew played for Hampshire in the 1970s, and subsequently became an English teacher
About the AuthorAndrew Murtagh is the author of A Remarkable Man: The Story of George Chesterton, which was shortlisted for the MCC Cricket Society Book of the Year, and Touched by Greatness, which was long-listed for the same award. All-rounder Andrew played for Hampshire in the 1970s, and subsequently became an English teacher at Malvern College.
However, the apartheid storm burst, and Richards had played his first and last Test series. As a former county player, Andrew Murtagh is often asked, "who is the best batsman he has ever played with or against?" His answer is always unequivocal—"Richards." And then comes the inevitable rider—"Barry, that is, not Viv." It is a travesty that the cricket world has largely forgotten Barry Richards—a cricketing genius. Debuting for South Africa in 1970, his run-scoring, technique, and audacious, extravagant strokeplay took the breath away. A glittering international career beckoned. Following retirement, personal tragedy and professional controversy continued to stalk him, though he has now come to an uneasy acceptance that he will be forever known as the genius lost to Test cricket.. Consigned to plying his trade for Hampshire, Natal, and South Australia, Richards became increasingly frustrated and disenchanted with the game he had loved
Keith Parkinson said A Master Batsman. A fascinating and enthralling story about a magnificent cricketer! Born in any other era, he would undoubtedly have been ranked as one of the best batsmen the world has ever seen. He was indeed an absolute joy to watch!. A good read. Very personal account with input from many players of the time. A good read.. Great read Amazon Customer Superbly written