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Graeme Swann''s transformation from international outsider to England''s primary match-winner and undisputed best spin bowler in the world has been remarkably rapid. Within two years of his 2008 Test debut, he had become his country''s most reliable bowler, made the shortlist for the ICC''s cricketer of the year award and claimed an Ashes-sealing wicket. Yet the script took many twists and turns along the way.

Drafted into the squad for the full tour of South Africa in 1999-2000. Swann''s meteoric received a jolt. While some liked the cut of his jib, others did not and England coach Duncan Fletcher already had a foot in the latter camp when Swann missed the bus for the first of two times on that tour. Suddenly he was judged on temperament and not talent.

Although Swann candidly concedes he was nowhere near good enough for the top level at that stage in his career, his jettisoning back to county cricket for the next seven years, following a solitary one-day internation

Graeme Swann The Breaks Are Off My Autobiography

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 05/07/2012
      ISBN13: 9781444727401, 978-1444727401
      ISBN10: 1444727400
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Graeme Swann''s transformation from international outsider to England''s primary match-winner and undisputed best spin bowler in the world has been remarkably rapid. Within two years of his 2008 Test debut, he had become his country''s most reliable bowler, made the shortlist for the ICC''s cricketer of the year award and claimed an Ashes-sealing wicket. Yet the script took many twists and turns along the way.

      Drafted into the squad for the full tour of South Africa in 1999-2000. Swann''s meteoric received a jolt. While some liked the cut of his jib, others did not and England coach Duncan Fletcher already had a foot in the latter camp when Swann missed the bus for the first of two times on that tour. Suddenly he was judged on temperament and not talent.

      Although Swann candidly concedes he was nowhere near good enough for the top level at that stage in his career, his jettisoning back to county cricket for the next seven years, following a solitary one-day internation

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