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Richie Benaud's Blue Suede Shoes : The Story of an Ashes Classic...
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CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEARTHE CRICKET WRITERS CLUB DEREK HODGSON BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2024This entertaining book is gripping reading for any cricket buff Sunday TimesAn epic contest superbly retold . . . a fascinating slice of social history, it is a spellbinding read Vic MarksYou should go out and buy it now, because the book is brilliant SpectatorDavid Kynaston and Harry Ricketts relive the compelling story of a gripping Ashesdeciding Test match that heralded the dawn of a new era for English cricket.The Ashes are on the line as England and Australia meet at Old Trafford in July 1961 for the fourth Test. For most of the match, England have their noses ahead until a dramatic final day, of intensely fluctuating fortunes, as the tourists eventually storm to victory. In short, an Ashes classic, told here by David Kynaston and Harry Ricketts in vivid and immersive detail, recreating the sometimes agonising experience of millions of armchair viewers and listeners.At the heart of Richie Benauds Blue Suede Shoes are two strikingly contrasting personalities Englands captain, the Cambridgeeducated, riskaverse, establishmentminded Peter May and Australias captain, the charismatic, risktaking, openminded Benaud a contrast not only between two individuals, but between two cricketing and indeed national cultures. Whereas Benaud and Australia symbolised a new, meritocratic era, May and England...
Binding: Paperback;320 pages; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing plc; Classification: WSBX; Weight: 350 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 24
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CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEARTHE CRICKET WRITERS CLUB DEREK HODGSON BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2024This entertaining book is gripping reading for any cricket buff Sunday TimesAn epic contest superbly retold . . . a fascinating slice of social history, it is a spellbinding read Vic MarksYou should go out and buy it now, because the book is brilliant SpectatorDavid Kynaston and Harry Ricketts relive the compelling story of a gripping Ashesdeciding Test match that heralded the dawn of a new era for English cricket.The Ashes are on the line as England and Australia meet at Old Trafford in July 1961 for the fourth Test. For most of the match, England have their noses ahead until a dramatic final day, of intensely fluctuating fortunes, as the tourists eventually storm to victory. In short, an Ashes classic, told here by David Kynaston and Harry Ricketts in vivid and immersive detail, recreating the sometimes agonising experience of millions of armchair viewers and listeners.At the heart of Richie Benauds Blue Suede Shoes are two strikingly contrasting personalities Englands captain, the Cambridgeeducated, riskaverse, establishmentminded Peter May and Australias captain, the charismatic, risktaking, openminded Benaud a contrast not only between two individuals, but between two cricketing and indeed national cultures. Whereas Benaud and Australia symbolised a new, meritocratic era, May and England...
Binding: Paperback;320 pages; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing plc; Classification: WSBX; Weight: 350 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 24
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
David Kynaston
Richie Benaud's Blue Suede Shoes : The Story of an Ashes Classic...
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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