When an athlete with an exceptional record of achievement and
longevity comes to the end of their career, the numbers can speak
for themselves. Ross Taylor has scored the most runs, made the most
centuries and taken the most catches by a New Zealander in
international cricket. He's the first New Zealand cricketer to play
450 international matches. He's the first player from any country
to make 100 international appearances in all three formats of the
game: test cricket, one-day internationals and Twenty20. The
numbers are extraordinary but they don't tell the whole story. They
don't capture the unlikely, if not unique, aspects of Ross Taylor's
journey to becoming one of our true sporting greats: * the
part-Samoan youngster, brought up in humble circumstances and a
loving and supportive family environment, who quickly made his mark
in a predominantly white sport; * the dashing batsman who found
fame and fortune amidst the glitz and glamour of the Indian Premier
League, then adapted his game in order to realise his ambition of
becoming a champion in the most demanding format, test cricket; *
the young captain whose dream of leading his country turned into a
nightmare that took a heavy toll on his well-being; * the resilient
performer who overcame rejection and adversity to play a central
role in New Zealand cricket's golden era. Here is the whole story -
in black and white.
General
Imprint: |
Upstart Press
|
Country of origin: |
New Zealand |
Release date: |
August 2022 |
Authors: |
Paul Thomas
|
Dimensions: |
243 x 160 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-990003-44-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-990003-44-3 |
Barcode: |
9781990003448 |
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