Last Over by Ew Swanton

Last Over by Ew Swanton

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E.W Swanton, who turned 90 in 1997, is a legend among followers of cricket. This is his "edited" autobiography, culled from his journalism as well as new material. He wrote his first article on the batsman Frank Wooley in 1928, and still writes regularly for the "Telegraph" and the "Cricketer".

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Last Over by Ew Swanton

E.W Swanton, who turned 90 in 1997, is a legend among followers of cricket. He is a TV and radio commentator, journalist, administrator and historian of the sport. This is his "edited" autobiography, culled from his journalism as well as new material. He wrote his first article as "Ernest Swanton" on the batsman Frank Wooley in 1928, and still writes regularly for the "Telegraph" and the "Cricketer". Over the period of 70 years he has been the main commentator on Test cricket for the BBC; on radio and TV; a golf and rugby correspondent; and a tour organizer (he founded the famous "Arabs" touring team). He memorably took on Enoch Powell in the columns of the "Spectator", was a key member of the MCC and the author of over 20 books.
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ISBN 13 9781860661211
ISBN 10 1860661211
Title Last Over
Author Ew Swanton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Blake Publishing Ltd
Year published 1997-10-20
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.