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Shane Warne, who died in 2022, is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest cricketers of all time – and the greatest spin bowler ever. ‘Warne in Wisden’ records the highlights of an exceptional career – handpicked from all Wisden publications over a twenty-plus-year period and curated for a global audience. The book features coverage from Warne’s first Test against India in 1992 – where he took one wicket – to his retirement from Test cricket in 2007, having taken 708 Test wickets. It includes complete reports and scorecards for key Tests, as well as Wisden’s assessment of his impact on the English county game and the Indian Premier League, and his journey from master spinner to global celebrity.
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Cyclist Beryl Burton dominated her sport much as her male contemporary Eddy Merckx, with a longevity that surpasses sporting legends like Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams. Practically invincible in time trials, Burton – also known as BB – finished as Best All-Rounder for 25 years and broke the record for the ’12-hour’ endurance race; an achievement unrivalled to this day. She won multiple world titles, but her achievements were limited by discrimination from the cycling authorities. Yet she carried on winning, beating men and – infamously – competing against her own daughter, whilst working full-time on a Yorkshire farm and running a household. With previously unseen material and through extensive interviews with family, friends, rivals and fellow sporting giants, Jeremy Wilson peels back the layers to reveal one of the most overlooked, yet compelling characters in cycling history.
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The definitive biography of LeBron James, the greatest basketball player of the 21st century and a global icon
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To mark the centenary of the iconic Wembley stadium, Nige Tassell write its first history – 100 years in 100 matches.
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Celebrate six decades of Carroll Shelby’s brand of automotive excitement with Shelby American 60 Years of High Performance. Cobra, GT40, Daytona Coupe, King Cobra, Mustang GT350, and more are covered in this officially licensed, heavily illustrated overview.
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In the 1990s, British cycling teams were on a par with the nation’s bobsled effort. Cycling was a continental sport, and the UK organisation was a shambolic affair run by a handful of eccentrics. However, by 2008, Team GB – boosted by massive lottery funding and a driven by a hungry new generation of leaders – began to dominate the sport, winning eight out of ten gold medals on the track at the Beijing Olympics. Soon, Team Sky, a British road racing squad with roots in that Olympic programme, would dominate the Tour de France. But now – in 2020 – disaster looms. Allegations of sexism, bullying and complicity with drug taking threatens British Cycling, the governing body. Was the success down to like-minded visionaries who got lucky with funding? Kenny Pryde investigates the chequered recent history of professional cycling in the UK.
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‘How to Win the World Cup’ delves into the psyche of national team bosses to discover the unique mindset and sacrifices needed to deliver on the globe’s biggest stage and join that exclusive winners’ club. Unlike their counterparts at club level, international bosses are often the forgotten men in the most iconic moments, yet they’re the ones orchestrating the story lines we’re hooked to. The book explores the greatest successes and failures from the past 90 years of World Cup action from a fresh perspective, as the men in the dugout take centre stage.
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Bat, Ball and Field combines a perfect introduction to the sport of cricket and a wonderful foray into its history.
‘Hotten is not just good, he is one of the best’ Cricketer
