{"product_id":"warne-in-wisden-9781399407731","title":"Warne in Wisden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShane Warne, who died in 2022, is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest cricketers of all time – and the greatest spin bowler ever. \u003cem\u003eWarne in Wisden\u003c\/em\u003e records the highlights of an exceptional career – handpicked from all \u003cem\u003eWisden\u003c\/em\u003e publications over more than 30 years and curated for a global audience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarne in Wisden\u003c\/em\u003e features coverage from Warne’s first Test against India in 1992 – where he took one wicket – to his retirement from Test cricket in 2007, having taken 708 Test wickets. It includes complete reports and scorecards for key Tests, as well as \u003cem\u003eWisden\u003c\/em\u003e’s assessment of his impact on the English county game and the Indian Premier League, and his journey from master spinner to global celebrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarne combined a prodigious talent for leg-spin with a turbulent life off the pitch. While \u003cem\u003eWisden\u003c\/em\u003e’s focus was generally on his cricket, \u003cem\u003eWarne in Wisden\u003c\/em\u003e also relates the controversies and rows that earned him an occasional mention in the Chronicle section of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWisden\u003c\/em\u003e’s authoritative and independent writing provides a unique insight into one of the most discussed cricketers in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarne in Wisden\u003c\/em\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCricketer of the Year by Vic Marks, 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e‘A Spin-Doctor Writes’ by Ashley Mallett, 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive Cricketers of the Century, 2000-13\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeading Cricketer in the World, 2004-2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e‘The mighty craftsman’ by Mike Atherton 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e‘The Ashes Masters’ by David Frith 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe ebbs and flows of Warne’s 21-year-long career\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHis obituary and related articles from \u003cem\u003eWisden Cricketers' Almanack 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScorecards of his most significant Test matches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour plate section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847072501996,"sku":"9781399407731","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6445373482686.jpg?v=1758931359","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/warne-in-wisden-9781399407731","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}