Behind the Shades: The Autobiography
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (727 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1416511024 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Honest interpretation" according to Tony Hughes. Although this book covers Flecther's entire life so far, it obviously concentrates on his cricket career and, in particular, his time spent coaching England from 1999-2007.Fletcher pulls no punches and criticses where he feels he should. You're left with the impression he's righting a number of wrong with this book however it's an entertaining read.. Fiona said Funny, insightful. Inside the mind of a master cricket coach. Riveting, honest account of life on tour with the England cricket team. It has everything - coaching strategies, reasons behind picking players over others, interfering cricket board members. Funny, insightful, one of the best cricket books I've read.
What was it that drove him from a sporty and competitive Rhodesian farming family to the heights of international cricket? What lessons has he drawn from his successful business career in forging a winning team? Full of telling insights and frank assessments of the players and administrators he has had the pleasure and pain of working alongside, Behind the Shadesis the riveting and revelatory autobiography of the man who put the pride back into the England cricket team.. In the glorious summer of 2005 Fletcher's management and coaching skills reached their apogee, as England regained the Ashes from Australia for the first time since 1985. Widely acclaimed as the greatest Test series in the history of the game, this five-match contest thrilled the nation with its extraordinary swings of fortune. One of the most experienced and senior figures in the game, Fletcher now looks back over his life and career as he ponders his next step. It was a personal triumph for Fletcher, and the high point of his tenure as En
He guided the side to a hig point of second in the world rankings, as well as masterminding the 2005 Ashes victory. He lives in South Africa. . Duncan Fletcher was England coach from 1999 to 2007
. About the Author Duncan Fletcher was England coach from 1999 to 2007. He lives in South Africa. He guided the side to a hig point of second in the world rankings, as well as masterminding the 2005 Ashes victory