The Last Corinthian

The Cricketing Life of MJK Smith

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Mike Thompson

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The Last Corinthian: The Cricketing Life of MJK Smith is the story of the illustrious cricketing career of Mike Smith, one of England's most popular captains. At Oxford he broke records by scoring centuries in each of his three Varsity matches and captained the team in his final year. He was appointed captain of Warwickshire at the age of 23, and captain of England six years later. Predominantly a leg-side player, he was a prolific run scorer in county cricket, and also an outstanding fielder at short-leg. Mike played in 50 Test matches and led several successful overseas tours. His democratic approach, modesty, integrity and unfailing good humour made him one of England's most admired captains. Mike is England's only living double international, having played rugby for England against Wales in 1956. The book draws on extensive interviews with Mike to tell his story, as well as eyewitness accounts and anecdotes from former team-mates and opponents, including Sir Geoffrey Boycott, Dennis Amiss and Bob Barber.

Author Biography:

Mike Thompson has had a lifelong interest in cricket. His first book, The Lord of Lord’s, a biography of the early 19th-century cricketing vicar, Lord Frederick Beauclerk, was long-listed for the MCC/Cricket Society Book of The Year award in 2018. The Last Corinthian draws on detailed research, numerous interviews with Mike Smith and conversations with many of his former England and Warwickshire team-mates and opponents.

Release date NZ

July 3rd, 2023

Author

Mike Thompson

Pages

288

Audience

General (US: Trade)

ISBN-13

9781801506380

Product ID

37850367

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