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Discover the inspiring journey of one of cricket's greatest minds with the acclaimed biography of Mike Brearley OBE. This BRAND NEW B-format paperback, published in 2021 by Little Brown, contains 256 pages of engaging content that explores the life and legacy of a legendary cricket captain. Brearley, an alumnus of Cambridge, excelled not just in cricket but also in the realms of classics and moral sciences. His tenure at Middlesex County Cricket Club from 1961 to 1983 and his captaincy from 1971 to 1982 saw him lead the team to numerous victories, including an unforgettable Ashes series triumph in 1981. Brearley's insights into leadership and motivation, drawn from his experiences on and off the field, are invaluable for sports enthusiasts and aspiring captains alike. Beyond cricket, he pursued a career in psychoanalysis and lectured on the psychology of leadership. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the spirit of cricket and the art of captaincy. Order now and delve into the mind of a cricketing legend! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472133960
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 256
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Mike Brearley OBE was educated at Cambridge, where he read classics and moral sciences, and captained the university. He played for Middlesex County Cricket Club intermittently from 1961 to 1983, captaining the side from 1971 to 1982. He first played for England in 1976 and captained the side from 1977 to 1980, winning seventeen test matches and losing only four. He was recalled to the captaincy in 1981 for the Ashes home series, leading England to one of their most famous victories. Since retiring from cricket in 1982, he trained and continues to work as a psychoanalyst, and is a lecturer on leadership and motivation. He is the author of the bestselling The Art of Captaincy, and has written on cricket and the psychology of sport for the Observer and most recently The Times. He lives in London.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472133960
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 256
Description:
Mike Brearley OBE was educated at Cambridge, where he read classics and moral sciences, and captained the university. He played for Middlesex County Cricket Club intermittently from 1961 to 1983, captaining the side from 1971 to 1982. He first played for England in 1976 and captained the side from 1977 to 1980, winning seventeen test matches and losing only four. He was recalled to the captaincy in 1981 for the Ashes home series, leading England to one of their most famous victories. Since retiring from cricket in 1982, he trained and continues to work as a psychoanalyst, and is a lecturer on leadership and motivation. He is the author of the bestselling The Art of Captaincy, and has written on cricket and the psychology of sport for the Observer and most recently The Times. He lives in London.