Phil Tufnell, aka "Tuffers", is the much-loved English cricketer from the 1990s who has now become one of this country's favourite broadcasters. Not cast from the same mould as other players of his generation, Tufnell became a cult figure for his unorthodox approach to the game ... and to life in general. "Tuffers' Cricket Tales" is a deliciously eccentric collection of the great man's favourite cricket stories that will amuse and inform in equal measure. Tufnell's unmistakably distinctive voice, as heard to such good effect on "Test Match Special", steers fans through dozens and dozens of terrifically entertaining and insightful anecdotes, garnered from his 25-year playing and broadcasting career. He introduces a cast of genuinely colourful characters found in dressing-rooms and commentary boxes from around the world, and in the process offers a uniquely warm and quirky homage to his sport. A perfect Father's Day gift for all cricket fans.
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'Hilarious' (Daily Star Sunday)
'Amusing' (All Out Cricket)
'Deliciously eccentric' (Lytham St Anne's Express) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
'Amusing' (All Out Cricket)
'Deliciously eccentric' (Lytham St Anne's Express) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Phil Tufnell, aka "Tuffers", played 42 Test matches and 20 One-Day Internationals for England between 1990 and 1997. In a 17-year first class career, he took more than 1,000 wickets with his left-arm spin. Following retirement in 2002, Tufnell became a hugely popular TV personality. He was the winner of ITV1's "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here" in 2003, and enjoyed a long run in BBC1's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2009. Current broadcasting commitments include being team captain on BBC1's "A Question of Sport" and regular features on BBC1's "The One Show". He is currently a star turn on Radio 4's iconic "Test Match Special" show. In 2011, he was awarded an honorory doctorate from Middlesex University.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Boselecta
Format:Hardcover
This book proves once and for all that Tuffers is a national treasure. In his inimitable style, Tuffers recalls his many antics from his years as a player, as well as reflections on the modern game, including the 'special' deliveries he wishes he'd had up his sleeve back in the day... There's even insight into his subsequent career as a presenter, all textbook Tuffers. I loved the 'Tuffersauraus', featuring choice words and phrases from Tuffers' distinctive brand of commentary.
The beauty of this book is that even people who only like cricket a little, love Tuffers a lot. A winner.
The beauty of this book is that even people who only like cricket a little, love Tuffers a lot. A winner.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Logan's Run
Format:Hardcover
I finished the book this afternoon and had to post a review. It was brilliant! Phil's stories are classics, I've learnt so much about what goes on in the dressing room before, during and after a match that I'll never look on a match in the same way.
Fans of cricket and fans of the man himself will love the book.
Fans of cricket and fans of the man himself will love the book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By PHD
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book for cricket tales not to read about I,m a celebrity,strictly come dancing,and a question of sport etc etc etc.Even the cricket stories were a bit bland and unremarkable.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Some insights, but not quite what I expected.
I looked forward to this as tuff ears can be fairly amusing. But despite some insights it was not quite what I expected.
Published 1 day ago by MR BARRY JENKS
5.0 out of 5 stars
above purchase
What a excellent read. full of wit and humour, first book I have read for 15 years. Cheers Phil fantastic book.
Published 24 days ago by stanx
5.0 out of 5 stars
Six
Knock out of a book. Bought it for my son in law who plays the special game. But I found myself reading it first....naughty... Read more
Published 29 days ago by TC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tuffer's Cricket Tales
Bought as a birthday present for my Dad, who love's it, as it ticks all the boxes for a present for him.
Published 1 month ago by S L D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Laugh out loud.
Don't read this in a public place for fear of people looking at you when you crack up laughing at some of his stories. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Iestyn Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
As a cricket fan I have read a few cricket books and this is as good as any that I have read. Really funny in places.
Published 2 months ago by SB129
5.0 out of 5 stars
cricket
I bought this for my dad for christmas as he is fanatical about cricket. At the moment he is heavily involved with a local cricket team and umpires for them also.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. M. Leather
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bit boring
Thoroughly enjoyed his last book but this one was quite boring. Didn't actually bother reading to the end of the book
Published 3 months ago by kay
4.0 out of 5 stars
More more more .....
Reading this you can hear Tuffers telling his life story as if having a bit of a chat on TMS to Aggers or the late CMJ. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jane talboys
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommend
This was purchased as a present for someone who has everything,the feedback was very good,book well written with very interesting summaries of encounters lots fun and laughter... Read more
Published 4 months ago by shopper
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