Grovel!: The Story and Legacy of the Summer of 1976

ISBN-13: 9781908051929 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 320 str.

David Tossell

Opis

When England cricket captain Tony Greig announced that he intended to make the West Indies "grovel," he lit a fire that burned as intensely as the sunshine that made 1976 one of the most memorable summers in British history. Spurred on by what they saw as a deeply offensive remark, especially from a white South African, Clive Lloyd s touring team vowed to make Greig pay. In Viv Richards, emerging as the world s most exciting batsman, and fast bowlers Michael Holding and Andy Roberts they had the players to do it. Featuring interviews with key figures from English and West Indian cricket, " Grovel : The Story and Legacy of the Summer of 1976" provides a fascinating study of the events and social issues surrounding one of the sport s most controversial and colorful tours as well as addressing the decline of West Indies cricket and its loss of support in the new century."