Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE From Azeem to Ashes by Jon Berry The Azeem Rafiq affair made cricket ask itself tough questions about race and class. From the end of Joe Roots reign to the T20 World Cup and on to Bazballs triumph at a breathless Oval, this book takes an unsentimental yet affectionate look at how cricket can face up to these challenges. Its written for lovers of the game. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From Azeem to Ashes charts the last, miserable days of Joe Roots captaincy in early 2022 through to the T20 World Cup victory before the breathless Bazball Ashes finale at the Oval. Its a book written for cricket lovers by a cricket lover, with voices from clubs, the boardroom and the commentary box.September 2020: cricket is in the headlines for the first time since the 2005 Ashes. But the focus is racism, not runs or wickets. Azeem Rafiqs treatment has ignited fierce debate about prejudice and class.The book never ducks uncomfortable questions posed by the Rafiq affair. Why do Englands cricket teams - mens and womens - look so unlike the nation they represent? How can grassroots participation be developed and preserved? In the franchise-driven, global circus of modern cricket, what place is there for Tests - or even 50-over games?From Azeem to Ashes takes a hard-nosed but affectionate and humorous look at cricket. Its a book written for those who want to protect its future. Author Biography Jon Berry has written three books about football. Hugging Strangers tells of a life hobbled by the unglamorous club of his birth, Project Restart charts footballs emergence from Covid and An Armchair Fans Guide to the Qatar World Cup looks at footballs insistence on selling itself to the highest bidder. Brutish Necessity is the story of Oswald Grey, a Windrush immigrant and the last man hanged in Birmingham. Review "The kind of work that might have been published by Victor Gollancz under the imprimatur of the Left Book Club back in the day... it tells truth squarely to power. No one can deny its anger or clarity of purpose. Berry taught English for 30 years and his urgent style suits perfectly. Maximum scorn in minimum words... it could be the motto that runs through this book." * The Cricketer * Details ISBN1801508828 Author Jon Berry Pages 224 Publisher Pitch Publishing Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781801508827 Format Paperback Imprint Pitch Publishing Ltd Subtitle English Crickets Struggle with Race and Class Place of Publication Hove Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General Language English ISBN-10 1801508828 DEWEY 796.3580942 Publication Date 2024-04-08 UK Release Date 2024-04-08 Alternative 9781801508957 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:159872404;
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