Douglas Jardine Spartan Cricketer
Douglas Jardine Spartan Cricketer by Christopher Douglas, published by Methuen in 2002, offers an in-depth look at the life and career of Douglas Jardine, a significant figure in cricket history. This edition spans 222 pages and is presented in English, featuring illustrations that enhance the narrative. The book delves into the controversies surrounding Jardine during the 1932/1933 Test series in Australia, particularly focusing on the conflict involving Don Bradman and the Australian Cricket Board.
Readers will find a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Test series, including the contentious body line bowling tactics employed by Jardine’s team. The narrative explores the impact of these tactics on the game and the subsequent backlash from cricket purists. Jardine’s journey, from winning back the Ashes to facing ostracism from English authorities, is chronicled with attention to the complexities of sportsmanship and strategy in cricket. This edition provides a comprehensive perspective on a pivotal moment in sports history, appealing to those interested in sports and recreation, particularly cricket.
Official synopsis Publisher
When Douglas Jardine and his team set sail for Australia in September 1932, a controversy was raging in Australia between Don Bradman himself and the Australian Cricket Board. Bradman had entered into a contract with the Sydney Sun to report the 1932/1933 Test series and thus was in direct contravention of the Australian Board’s rules governing Test players. Until a compromise was reached it seemed that Bradman would not be playing in the Tests. By the time the series was over another controversy had taken centre stage and was still raging. It was all about Jardine’s use of body line bowling tactics which effectively contained the Australian batsmen and Don Bradman in particular. Jardine and his team won back the Ashes but cricket purists were appalled by the methods used. Jardine was ostracised by the English authorities and left the game soon afterwards. He died a rather forgotten figure in Switzerland aged 58.
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