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Hardcover – Illustrated, 22 April 2024
by Richard Sydenham (Author)
Almost Invincible is the story of the West Indies in the 1980s, one of the greatest teams in Test cricket history, at their brilliant best.
Hardcover – Illustrated, 22 April 2024
by Richard Sydenham (Author)
Almost Invincible is the story of the West Indies in the 1980s, one of the greatest teams in Test cricket history, at their brilliant best.
In this groundbreakingly-detailed volume, Richard Sydenham uses his extensive history of cricket writing to tell the seminal story of the West Indies team in the summer of 1984, when the team contained all-time greats such as Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Gordon Greenidge, Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding, and more.
Now told in more depth than ever before, this book:
Examines the iconic 1984 tour from all angles: from the ridiculously frenetic schedule to the closely fought one-day series; and from the county tour matches to the intricate details of the five Tests
Features contributions from many famous names, including key players involved in this series such as captains David Gower and Clive Lloyd, Allan Lamb and Gordon Greenidge
Analyses the so-called ‘Blackwash’ series from a cricket and social perspective
Assesses where the 1984 England tour side – a team that featured legends such as David Gower, Ian Botham, and Allan Lamb – ranks against other great teams from cricket history
Perfect for cricket and history enthusiasts alike, Almost Invincible is an intricate exploration of the events and legacy of one of the most influential times in Test cricket history.
| Signed by | Gordon Greenridge, DavidGower, Mike Gatting & author, Gordon Greenridge, Daivid Gower & author, Gordon Greenridge & author, author signed |
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