On Warne
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (543 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 147110110X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gordon mills said Changing the Spin. On Warne provides plenty of insight into the complex character of the world's greatest ever spin bowler. Written in an engaging, conversational style, it entertains and informs without skipping the less admirable aspects of Shane Warne. Haigh obviously knows his subject very well and writes from an insider's position. The book also throws light on other players in the great Assie team of the time - Waugh brothers, McGrath, Stuart McGill.A very good read.. Right On Warne Pete Stephan An excellent discussion on Warne which does not follow the path of yet another biography. Gideon Haigh provides many interesting comments on what makes Warne and allows readers to form their own opinions from those observations. A great read. A simply marvellous perspective! Gideon Haigh:the brilliant writer; Shane Warne: one of the greatest to have played cricket.Funny that if they'd gone to school together, Gideon probably would have been in the intellectuals group, whilst Warnie, most likely would have been the larrikin, street smart, instinctive.Haigh admires Warne's talent, skill and bravado. Just as he would have at school, no doubt, even though like most teenagers would have most likely been very envious of the sport loving blonde's talent. He writes critically and beautifully as only he can. Besides being a long time player of the game, Haigh is a passionate
Gideon Haigh has been writing about sport, business, both, and neither, for 27 years.
. About the AuthorGideon Haigh has been writing about sport, business, both, and neither, for 27 years
Shane Warne is one of the most fascinating sports people on the planet. You might not follow cricket, you may never have even seen Warne on the cricket field, yet you know who he is. How has Warne shaped sport and how has sport has shaped him? Who is the real man behind the back page and front page headlines?