MARTIN SMITH was assistant sports editor of the Telegraph for many years. He has edited previous Telegraph anthologies for Aurum on the Tour de France, Formula One, Wimbledon, horse racing and cricket letters. He lives in Bedfordshire.
'Whether you're a cricket fan or just someone who enjoys a good
obituary, this book is perfect for dipping in and out of when you
have a moment to yourself.'
'Nicely produced, reasonably priced and small enough to be a
convenient volume to read at the cricket, lending itself to dipping
in.'
'If you've a feeling forthe game's characters as well as its
performances - particularly the old fellas - then this is worth a
place in the downstairs loo, at least. Perfect for breezy browsing
or even a slightly longer visit (they happen) - and possibly an
introduction to some of the elements of the game's past that you're
yet to fully catch up on.'
'A collection of beautifully written cricketing obituaries.' 'If
you've a feeling forthe game's characters as well as its
performances - particularly the old fellas - then this is worth a
place in the downstairs loo, at least. Perfect for breezy browsing
or even a slightly longer visit (they happen) - and possibly an
introduction to some of the elements of the game's past that you're
yet to fully catch up on.' 'An entertaining and exquisite
collection of cricket lives.' 'Nicely produced, reasonably priced
and small enough to be a convenient volume to read at the cricket,
lending itself to dipping in.' 'Whether you're a cricket fan or
just someone who enjoys a good obituary, this book is perfect for
dipping in and out of when you have a moment to yourself.'
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