The test of the century : the story behind 1977's Centenary Test / Barry Nicholls ; foreword by Rick McCosker
- Bib ID:
- 7126575
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Nicholls, Barry, author
- Description:
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- London, United Kingdom, Chatswood, NSW, Auckland, New Zealand : New Holland, 2016
- ©2016
- 252 pages ; 24 cm
- ISBN:
- 9781742577753
- Summary:
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"The Centenary Test of 1977 was a defining event in cricket history. Taking place at the MCG between the old foes, Australia and England, it commemorated the very first Test match, played between the two teams in 1877. Remarkably, Australia won both matches by exactly the same margin. The Centenary Test was full of drama and heroics (including Rick McCosker's famous broken jaw) but also marked the junction between the traditional game of the past and cricket as we know it today, with plans for Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket well underway behind the scenes."--Back cover.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliography (page 246-249).
- Subject:
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- World Series Cricket
- Test matches (Cricket) -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- Anniversaries, etc
- Test matches (Cricket) -- Australia -- History -- 20th century
- Cricket -- Australia -- History -- 20th century
- Cricket -- Tournaments -- History -- 20th century
- Cricket players -- Australia -- History -- 20th century
- Cricket -- England -- History -- 20th century
- Test matches (Cricket) -- England -- History -- 20th century
- Test matches (Cricket) -- Australia
- Test matches (Cricket) -- England
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (Vic.)
- Australian
- Other authors/contributors:
- McCosker, Rick, writer of foreword
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2016
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