Lost Voices Of Cricket

Surprisingly, perhaps, cricket is a game rich in international history, sporting characters and, on occasions, controversy. Over his long career as a cricket commentator and journalist Ralph Dellor has met some of the greatest exponents of the summer game. In the 1990s he conducted a series of face-to-face taped interviews with famous cricketers past and present.

Along with Stephen Lamb, his fellow sports journalist and business partner, he has edited and annotated the interviews so they are put into context of time and place. Each chapter is a classic piece of cricketing history and insight into the legends and lore of the game. Featuring such names as Denis Compton, Brian Statham and Cyril Washbrook.

Review: To truly understand the modern game it is important to acknowledge what has gone before. This is an excellent concept to bring the history of the game to life so that it can be fully appreciated. - Mike Gatting, President of the MCC and former England captain The game of cricket is colourful and characters abound.

It is an honour to be part of ensuring the words in this book are around for posterity. - Richie Benaud OBE A fantastic account which comes across brilliantly. My grandfather was a true entertainer who put a smile on people's faces, and represented everything that embodies sport and particularly this great game. - Nick Compton, England batsman and grandson of Denis Compton A proper treasure trove.

Andy Wilson, The Guardian This is a highly readable book in which the author, an accomplished journalist, has committed to paper a series of interviews he conducted with nine notable cricket figures in the early 1990s. A commentary is skilfully woven into the text as details of each subject's life and thoughts are drawn out. - Douglas Miller, Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians