Grizzly
My Life and Times in Cricket
Published on 1. October 2015
288 pages
978-1-78531-123-9 (ISBN)
Description
In a cricket career spanning nearly 30 years, Chris Adams has enjoyed some unforgettable moments. He played for England, enduring a brutal Test debut against South Africa in 1999, and was the greatest captain in the history of Sussex, turning them from perennial underachievers into the most successful county of the 2000s. Within two years of becoming a coach, he had made Surrey trophy winners again. There have been some difficult times, too. The internecine warfare at his first county, Derbyshire, which led to his departure; frustrating experiences with the England hierarchy; and the struggle to control the work-hard-play-hard culture in the Surrey dressing room, which ultimately ended in tragedy. Throughout his life in cricket 'Grizzly' has always tried to remain true to his convictions. Now, as he contemplates his next challenges in the game, Adams fronts up again and tells his own remarkable story of a life in cricket.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations
File size
7,27 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78531-123-9 (9781785311239)
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06/2018
Pitch Publishing Ltd
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Persons
Chris Adams has been one of the highest-profile figures in English cricket for the last 20 years, playing for Derbyshire, captaining Sussex to success and transforming Surrey as coach. He played for England during one of their most successful eras of the century, has coached internationally and is now regularly employed as a TV analyst.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword by Peter Moores
- 1 The Pinnacle
- 2 Bed Of Nettles
- 3 Repton
- 4 Proving Myself
- 5 Gold Mercedes
- 6 A Row Over Lunch
- 7 Oval And Out
- 8 Sussex By The Sea
- 9 England
- 10 Testing Times
- 11 Stay At Home
- 12 Champions
- 13 Winning Mentality
- 14 End Of My Era
- 15 Captain Turned Coach
- 16 Tom
- 17 The Next Chapter
- Photographs
