Tony Greig
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A Reappraisal of English Cricket's Most Controversial Captain
Description
Tony Greig is 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?
About the author
David Tossell is the author of ten books, four of which have been shortlisted in the British Sports Book Awards: Bertie Mee (best biography), Grovel! and Tony Greig (best cricket book), and Nobody Beats Us (best rugby book). A sports journalist for more than three decades, David is currently head of European Public Affairs for the NFL.