Sex & Drugs & Rebel Tours: The England Cricket Team in the 1980s

David Tossell

Jan 2015 · Pitch Publishing

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256

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Relive the highs, lows, and scandals of English cricket in the 1980s.

England's cricket team in the 1980s was a rollercoaster of Ashes victories and on-field humiliations, all while battling controversies. From tabloid scandals to South African rebel tours and Pakistani umpiring rows, this decade was the most chaotic in English cricket history. Explore the stories behind the 10 changes of captaincy, Ian Botham's suspension, and Mike Gatting's barmaid incident.

Sex & Drugs & Rebel Tours delves into this tumultuous period through interviews with those involved, revealing the inside story of a team struggling to maintain its reputation amidst constant turmoil. Discover the truth behind the headlines and relive the moments that defined a generation of English cricket. This is a must-read for cricket fans interested in:

The dramatic Ashes series of the 1980s
The impact of rebel tours on English cricket
The controversies surrounding player behavior and umpiring

Relive the highs, lows, and scandals of English cricket in the 1980s. England's cricket team in the 1980s was a rollercoaster of Ashes victories and on-field humiliations, all while battling controversies. From tabloid scandals to South African rebel tours and Pakistani umpiring rows, this decad...

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About the author

David Tossell is the author of 12 previous books, five of which have been short-listed in the British Sports Book Awards, and he has twice been short-listed for the MCC Cricket Society Book of the Year. A sports journalist for more than three decades, David is head of European public affairs for the NFL.

David Tossell is the author of 12 previous books, five of which have been short-listed in the British Sports Book Awards, and he has twice been short-listed for the MCC Cricket Society Book of the Year. A sports journalist for more than three decades, David is head of European public affairs for ...

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