White Hot, 9781399411646
Paperback
England’s cricket revolution: From underdogs to double world champions.

White Hot

the inside story of england cricket's double world champions

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    4 February 2025

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Summary

White Hot: Inside England’s Cricket Revolution

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024

‘The gripping story of England’s transformation from prissy blockers to double world champions’ The Times

‘A must-read for any cricket lover’ Nasser Hussain, Former England captain and Sky Sports commentator

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399411646
ISBN-10:1399411640
Author:Tim Wigmore, Matt Roller
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Bloomsbury Sport
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:4 February 2025
Weight:454g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
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Critics Review

Gripping * The Times *Brilliant… readable, coherent and very informative – The CricketerA detailed account of how England went from white-ball dinosaurs to pioneers – The New StatesmanWith thoroughly researched detail and extensive access to the players and coaches involved, this book takes you into the heart of England’s white-ball revolution * Nathan Leamon, former England white-ball analyst and co-author of Hitting Against the Spin *A fascinating book that explores the shifts in mindset and culture at the heart of England’s white-ball revolution. White Hot is a must-read for any cricket lover * Nasser Hussain, Former England captain and Sky Sports commentator *A terrific tale told with verve and insight by two of cricket’s most thoughtful writers * Lawrence Booth, editor of The Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack *A great story of a remarkable transformation in culture, and results – with wider lessons for anyone involved in cricket, as a player, administrator or fan * Heather Knight, England women’s captain *Sharp analysis and compelling story-telling – the perfect book for any cricket fan * Isa Guha, broadcaster and former England women’s cricketer *If you like a proper sporting story, you will absolutely love this book – a gripping read about one of English cricket’s greatest ever eras * Felix White, Tailenders podcast co-host and author of It’s Always Summer Somewhere *Takes you inside both the boardroom and the dressing room, from the start of England’s transformation to the present day * Tymal Mills, England T20 World Cup winner and broadcaster *It’s interesting and exciting that along with the players has come a generation of cricket writers who see the game in this new way * Wisden Cricket Monthly *A fascinating book * Jonathan Agnew, BBC Test Match Special *Punchy and authoritative… This is an exciting and urgent read, and its lessons about reforming moribund institutions give it a relevance beyond sport * Anthony McGowan, Wisden Almanack *

About The Author

Tim Wigmore

Tim Wigmore is a sports writer for the Daily Telegraph, and has also written for the New York Times and the Economist. He is the co-author of Crickonomics, which was shortlisted for the Sunday Times and MCC Cricket Book of the Year awards for 2023, and the multi-award winning Cricket 2.0.

Matt Roller covers international and T20 cricket for ESPNcricinfo. He was named the Christopher Martin-Jenkins young cricket writer of the year for 2021 and has appeared on the BBC’s Test Match Special.

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