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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024
''The gripping story of England''s transformation from prissy blockers to double world champions''
The Times
''A must-read for any cricket lover''
Nasser Hussain, Former England captain and Sky Sports commentator
The inside story of how England became the first men''s team to hold both of cricket''s World Cups simultaneously, from the players and key people involved.
When England lifted the T20 World Cup in November 2022, they became the first ever men''s team to be One-Day International and Twenty20 world champions simultaneously. In English sport, triumphs aren''t just rare they also tend to be followed by a collapse. England''s white-ball cricket side was different: a team that followed scaling the summit by doing so again. They became, as Australia''s c
Trade Review
Gripping * The Times *
Brilliant… readable, coherent and very informative -- The Cricketer
A detailed account of how England went from white-ball dinosaurs to pioneers -- The New Statesman
With thoroughly researched detail and extensive access to the players and coaches involved, this book takes you into the heart of England’s white-ball revolution * Nathan Leamon, former England white-ball analyst and co-author of Hitting Against the Spin *
A fascinating book that explores the shifts in mindset and culture at the heart of England’s white-ball revolution. White Hot is a must-read for any cricket lover * Nasser Hussain, Former England captain and Sky Sports commentator *
A terrific tale told with verve and insight by two of cricket's most thoughtful writers * Lawrence Booth, editor of The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack *
A great story of a remarkable transformation in culture, and results – with wider lessons for anyone involved in cricket, as a player, administrator or fan * Heather Knight, England women's captain *
Sharp analysis and compelling story-telling – the perfect book for any cricket fan * Isa Guha, broadcaster and former England women's cricketer *
If you like a proper sporting story, you will absolutely love this book – a gripping read about one of English cricket's greatest ever eras * Felix White, Tailenders podcast co-host and author of It's Always Summer Somewhere *
Takes you inside both the boardroom and the dressing room, from the start of England’s transformation to the present day * Tymal Mills, England T20 World Cup winner and broadcaster *
It's interesting and exciting that along with the players has come a generation of cricket writers who see the game in this new way * Wisden Cricket Monthly *
A fascinating book * Jonathan Agnew, BBC Test Match Special *
Table of Contents
1. Striving For Greatness 2. Fail Slow, Fail Often 3. A Golden Generation 4. The New England 5. New Horizons 6. Destigmatising Risk 7. Embracing Difference 8. Expecting to Win 9. England DNA 10. The Master 11. The Start of Something 12. Flexible Players, Flexible Minds 13. The Perfect Game 14. A Tale of Three Finals Epilogue Acknowledgements Bibliography Index
