A History of the Celebrated Captains of Australian Test Cricket.
This book tells the remarkable story of each of the 41 Australian Test cricket captains, from the first Test Australia played in 1877 to the brilliant Test successes of the 2000-2001 season. It explores the quirks and individualism of each captain; from the inspirational cricketers such as Vic Richardson, and his grandson Ian Chappell; to the quiet achievers, such as Billy Woodfull and Bobby Simpson; to the supreme skills and dominance of the late Sir Donald Bradman.
First published in November 2000, the book has now been revised to include updated material on Sir Donald Bradman, Steve Waugh, and Waugh's replacement Test skipper for part of the 2000-2001 season, Adam Gilchrist. A compelling and highly readable history of Australian cricket and its leadership.
