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My Spin on Cricket (Paperback)

by Richie Benaud (Author)
2.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (29 Jun 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340833947
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340833940
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 239,082 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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What seeps through the pages is Benaud's passion for the game, his open-mindedness and his eye for a story. He has become a cricket institution.

(The Sunday Times )

His timing is magical, his phrasing simple and his choice of what and when, quite brilliant... his heart beats upon our summer game and frequently acts as its conscience.

(Daily Telegraph )

It's his insight, loyalty, generosity and quick wit that has kept him at the very top.

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MY SPIN ON CRICKET tells the story of the great game through the ages, through personal anecdotes and a lively, well informed narrative by Richie Benaud, the popular cricket commentator and former Australian cricket captain. Hailed as one of the most influential cricketer and cricket personalities of the last fifty years, he was the runaway winner in The Wisden Cricketer's commentators' poll of 2005. With the emphasis on the modern game, Richie puts current events under the spotlight and relates them to the past. He discusses all aspects of the game, including gambling, sledging, leadership and technological development in this entertaining and highly informative book.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Rambling nonsense, 27 April 2006
By Mr. C. H. Diffley "Chris Diffley" (Sydney) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Spin on Cricket (Hardcover)
I consider myself a fan of Richie Benaud and take great pleasure over the years in listening to his marvelous commentaries. However, this book came as quite a shock - it rambling nonsense and worse - plain dull.
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27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a fine wine...outstanding, 21 Sep 2005
By letsgetitright "letsgetitright" (England Europe) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Spin on Cricket (Hardcover)
I purchased a copy for myself and a copy for my father who always said to me when I was younger that Richie Benaud is a man who had something valuable to say. All my life Richie Benaud has been there when it comes to watching cricket. His countless pearls of wisdom over the years are without equal and this book contains more than enough to satisfy those who love the game of cricket. The chapter that looks at the Hansie Cronje affair will show that Richie Benaud can approach explosive subjects in a tactful manner but without going over the top. I personally found that whole affair distasteful and even wondered about all cricket matches after it came to the surface for a long time. It is good to know that ones like Richie Benaud have strong views on the matter and that the heart of cricket is solid and beyond reproach. I'm learning more about cricket all the time and with teachers like Richie Benaud helping me with my cricketing education I feel in good hands. If you love your cricket and the history of the game then this book will delight both you and those you bless with its many gems of wonder.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Also disappointed, 2 Feb 2006
This review is from: My Spin on Cricket (Hardcover)
I agree with the majority of other reviews on this one - a deeply disappointing read. I've read most of his previous books but this is the only one that had me counting the pages to the end of the chapter. Much of what I read in this I had read before in his other books - if I had the energy it might even turn out to be an exact copy from them. To some extent Benaud's hallowed tones do come through the written word, but there's far too much emphasis on 1950's NSW teams and how great they were - fine if that's what you want to read about but it has nothing to do with a 'Spin on Cricket' which I hoped would be full of the usual interesting angles on contemporary events. 'My Money-spinner on Cricket' would be closer to the mark. If it were anyone but Benaud I'd have given it 1 star, but some sort of loyalty prevented me.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Dead bat
A dreary non-event. I approached the book expecting riveting anecdotes from an insider and thought-provoking assessment of current cricketing issues. Read more
Published 11 months ago by D. S. Lister

2.0 out of 5 stars Not bowled over
A mistake to start my reading of Benaud books with this one. Disjointed and with large chunks of reminiscense of little interest to the "younger" cricket lover. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2007 by DAVID KNOWLES

2.0 out of 5 stars Some gems but a bit bland
This audiobook suffers from the fact that it was written prior to the 2005 Ashes series which renders it slightly out of date. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2006 by Caterkiller

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Richie Benaud is rightly respected as a great commentator on the game, but this book does not do him justice. It is rambling, repititive and needs a good edit.
Published on 11 Jan 2006

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Whatever your affection for Richie Benaud and his undoubted contribution to cricket as a player and a wise commentator it is difficult not to be disappointed by this book which... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars The voice of cricket
An absorbing, friendly, celebration of cricket. I purchased this book as a tangible way of saying thank you to Richie Benaud, for being my friend, companion and guide through... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2005 by A. D. Lewis

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