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The quintessentially English cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as "Blowers", tells his colourful life story.Born in Norfolk and educated at Eton and Cambridge, Henry Calthorpe Blofeld OBE, nicknamed "Blowers" by the late Brian Johnston, is best known as a cricket commentator for Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.

A hugely enjoyable and life-affirming memoir from the ever-popular ex-cricketer and now successful broadcaster. When Phil Tufnell hung up his cricket boots back in 2003, little did he know the dramatic direction his professional life would take next. Yet since being crowned "King of the Jungle" in I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, the ex-England spin bowler has never looked back and is now a much loved television and radio presenter.

After entertaining countless radio listeners around the world for decades, who better to convey the breathless drama of a Test match cliffhanger than Henry Blofeld? Now, in Ten to Win...and the Last Man In, he has personally selected 30 matches featuring unforgettable finishes and brought them vividly to life again in his own inimitable way.

Since the 19th century, England has been sending its cricket teams around the world to take on their rivals. Initially, these trips were undertaken by boat, meaning players could be away for many months, often in alien conditions. With air travel reducing journey time and facilities much improved, the challenges still remain: homesickness, isolation, hostile crowds. For some, the experience can be too much, while others thrive in the heat and dust of battle. The Tour looks at all aspects of the history of England's cricketers abroad.

Henry Blofeld is one of the greatest characters in cricket. For nearly thirty years his distinctive rich, plummy voice and his famous expression 'My dear old thing!' have delighted the millions of listeners to BBC Radio's Test Match Special.

Leadership lessons from the undisputed legend of the game with focus on unravelling MSD's approach to team leadership, strategy maneuvers, tactical play and overall take on the game through select post match presentation interviews. Note: All content rights fully reserved with the BCCI and the original broadcasters. Grab a copy of MSD's latest, just released Leadership book: The M.S. Dhoni Way on Amazon India - Available for Rs. 295 with 48 hours Prime delivery: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0C5XTR5V2 For International readers: https://books2read.com/u/breX1W

Bumble is back! The funny, forthright and not infrequently filthy author of best-seller Start the Car and star of Sky Sports returns with a new collection of yarns from his years at the crease and at the microphone. It’s the book that Bumble’s many fans have been longing for. After three long years, Bumble is finally back! The outspoken author of best-seller Start the Car returns with a whole new cricket bag full of yarns from his years on the pitch and in the commentary box.

Green grass, blue skies, white flannels and the gentle thwack of leather on willow: the quintessential image of Englishness that heralds the start of the cricket season. A so-called gentleman's game developed with the principle of fair play at its hearts. All well and true - unless you're a person of colour living in Britain today. Azeem Rafiq, the former Yorkshire cricketer and England youth captain, learnt this the hard way.

Welcome to "Beyond the Boundary: Unforgettable Thrilling Cricket Saga", a podcast that delves into the captivating world of the Indian Premier Cricket League (IPL). From the genesis of the IPL to its global impact, each episode explores the rich history, business dynamics, legendary matches, and off-field drama that have shaped this iconic tournament. Discover the rise of the Women's IPL, the unsung heroes of the league, and the electrifying influence of Bollywood on cricket. Join us as we uncover the thrilling matches, controversies, and innovations that have made the IPL more than just a ...

Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.

Sharp analysis and opinion from the cricket world with Simon Hughes, The Analyst and the BBC's Simon Mann, featuring comment, analysis, interviews with international players and celebrity guests. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/

Duncan Hamilton is already a multiple award-winning sports writer, but it is hard to imagine he will write a better book than this superb, elegiac portrait of the sociable, feted, but ultimately unknowable man who virtually invented modern sports writing.... Neville Cardus described how one majestic stroke-maker 'made music' and 'spread beauty' with his bat. Between two world wars, he became the laureate of cricket by doing the same with words. In The Great Romantic, award-winning author Duncan Hamilton demonstrates how Cardus changed sports journalism for ever.

The year 1971 was the one that changed Indian cricket forever. Accustomed to seeing a talented but erratic Indian team go from one defeat to another, a stunned cricketing world watched in astonishment as India first beat the West Indies in a Test series on their home turf and then emerged victorious over England - in England. Suddenly, the Indian team had become a force to reckon with. Boria Majumdar and Gautam Bhattacharya's book is a thrilling account of the 1971 twin tours that brings to life the on-field excitement and the backroom drama.

If you love cricket then this podcast is for you. Get closer to the game than ever before with the longest running weekly Australian cricket podcast. The show has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards and has episodes placed in the National Film & Sound Archive. The podcast is hosted by Andrew Menczel and a team of all stars. The show features a wide variety of cricket journalists, current players and retired cricket greats. This is must listen for cricket fans. Andrew Menczel (aka Menners) founded the show in 2013 and is a cricket commentator in Australia on both men’s ...

Welcome to At The Wicket on the BIFF Cricket Channel, the podcast where cricket meets analysis, and insights flow like a perfectly timed cover drive. In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by none other than South Africa’s wily off-spinner, Dane Piedt. With his wealth of experience playing in the USA, including last season's inaugural Major League Cricket, and a generally keen eye for the game, Piedt dissects the USA squad ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in the USA and the West Indies, starting June 1st. From power-hitting batters to crafty spinners, Piedt leaves no ...

In this new anecdotal book, the unstoppable Dickie Bird takes one County Cricket Club at a time and revisits each with the aid of memorabilia, statistics, books and videos. A mass of new hilarious stories flow from Dickie as he flexes his memory: he describes the cricketers, the matches and the character of these clubs. Dickie also relives his journeys as a umpire to clubs and Test match arenas overseas and recalls the humorous times that have filled his unique career.

The first narrative history of Test cricket as it nears its 150th birthday, telling the story of how the game has evolved since 1877, told through the moments and personalities that have shaped the format. With a focus on the game and its broader significance alike Tim Wigmore gives Test cricket its historical and social context, whilst reminding us that it's unrivalled as a fascinating sporting spectacle.

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is one of the most exciting cricketers in the world and has improved out of all recognition during the last two years. In 2003, he was England's best player at the World Cup. Then, explosively, he lit up the second half of the summer in 2004, lifting spirits at Lord's with a bat-smashing 142. He walked off with the England man of the series award and averages to flaunt. This audiobook marks his story so far in his own words, taking us up to and including the summer of 2005.

The Cricket Today daily podcast is your go-to spot for the summer of cricket, covering all things BBL, Test, ODI and T20s. Breaking down all formats, Liam 'Stats Guy' McAllion, Marcus Bazzano and Leo Mullaly debate cricket's hottest takes with Yeah/Nah questions, a look at all the best daily highlights and who should be picked in your BBL SuperCoach team each day. With plenty of in-depth analysis, highlights and banter, look no further than the Cricket Today Podcast to take the season ahead to the next level.

First of the Summer Wine is the remarkable story of three Yorkshire cricketers from the Golden Age—George Hirst, Wilfred Rhodes and Schofield Haigh—who transformed their county's fortunes, inspired a generation of cricketers and left a unique legacy on the game. Between them, Hirst, Rhodes and Haigh scored over 77,000 runs and took almost 9,000 wickets in a combined 2,500 appearances, helping Yorkshire to seven County Championship triumphs.