Ian Botham Bücher

A completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling autobiography of cricketing legend Ian Botham, including his first-hand insight into the 1999/2000 winter tour to South Africa. Ian Botham's bestselling autobiography is an intriguing cocktail of sex and drugs allegations, personal upheavals, confrontations with his peers, and remarkable achievements both on and off the field. From his heroic deeds against the Aussies art Headingly in 1981 through to the dark clouds surrounding the court case with Imran Khan, from battling in the mud for Scunthorpe United FC to walking half the length of the country for Leukaemia Research, it's all here in this unforgettable story of a truly larger-than-life character. In an extra chapter for this revised edition, Botham digs deep to unravel the reasons behind the sorry state of English cricket, and provides a compulsive insight into the 1999/2000 winter tour to South Africa where England attempt to recover from a traumatic year under the new leadership of Nasser Hussain.

In 'My Autobiography', Shane Warne, the legendary Aussie leg-spin bowler, reflects on his remarkable career and the scandals that captivated the media. Starting as a frustrated teenage Aussie Rules player, he shifted to cricket, transforming spin-bowling into an exhilarating spectacle and achieving statistics that place him among the sport's greats. Warne burst into prominence in 1993 with a stunning delivery that left England's Mike Gatting bewildered, marking the beginning of his illustrious journey. While he excelled on the field, his life off it was filled with sensational stories, including extramarital affairs, match-fixing allegations, and conflicts with cricket authorities, leading to speculation about his lifestyle and character. This autobiography offers a candid look at Warne's experiences, revealing insights into the art of spin-bowling, the tactics of "sledging," and a unique perspective on Australia's ascent in cricket. With a blend of self-reflection and honesty, Warne provides an engaging narrative that defies typical PR gloss, showcasing his complexities and achievements in a sport that both challenged and celebrated him.