Book description
The Telegraph has always been sports fans' paper of choice, and its
wonderful Letters page a forum for trenchant debate and robust wit.
This first collection of the finest letters written to the paper over
the years ranges from Bodyline to helmets, swing bowling to
sunglasses. SIR-I don't see why batsmen today accept being confronted
by bowlers wearing gold necklaces and particularly sunglasses. When I
played cricket no jewellery was worn. As batsmen, we liked to see the
colour of the bowlers' eyes. Would an umpire uphold my complaint today
if I refused to face a bowler so adorned? D. J.W., Evesham. SIR -- As
one who has seen leadership under pressure at all levels, I would like
to add my congratulations to Andrew Strauss. When he took over,
English cricket was in crisis; he gave it inspiration and intelligent
tactical direction...He had some luck running for him at the Oval but
as Napoleon observed: "Give me a lucky general." Field
Marshal L. B., London SW1
Martin Smith was for many years deputy sports editor of the Daily
Telegraph and has edited several Telegraph anthologies including Formula
1 and the Tour de France.
eBook, Published by Faber Factory
(15 Aug 2011)
