Cricket As I See It

by Allan Border

In the twenty years since Allan Border retired as Australian cricket captain he's been one of the game's closest and most astute observers. His views on cricket - based on his experiences as a player, a captain, a selector and a commentator - are fascinating, forthright and informed by more than three decades of involvement at the game's highest level...In Cricket as I See It he gives us his wisdom and opinions on the game he loves - from epic Tests, the rising power of India, and the Twenty20 revolution, through to his thoughts on captaincy, and the essential arts of batting, bowling and sledging. He reflects on the great players and contests of his generation, as well as controversies such as the underarm bowling affair, the turbulent events that led to him shouldering the captaincy, the rebel tour of South Africa, Steve Waugh's dropping as one-day captain, and the divisive 'Monkeygate' scandal. With cricket, Allan calls it as he sees it, and the result is a book to be savoured and e

320 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2014

Reviews

[Yee]

One of the greatest Australian cricketers, Allan Border, shares his thoughts about modern cricket and Australian cricket culture during his professional career. As a cricket newbie, I tremendously enjoyed reading this book, having the opportunity to know more about the history of Australian cricket and how one of the greats in viewing the evolution of the cricket. I liked his modesty despite his fame in the cricket world. He never sees himself as a better person and admits his shortcomings whenever he feels it is his fault. The last thing I really wanted to highlight is the memories shared by Dean Border about his father. It was beautifully written from the perspective of a cricket legend's son.

Book Review: Cricket As I See It by Allan Border.

[Paul O'Doherty]

Great read

A really concise novel that doesn't dwell too much on any one part of his career. There are some interesting insights into the game of cricket and he doesn't talk too much about all the great mates his made in cricket unlike in other cricket books. A must for anyone who watched cricket in the 80s.