Cricket on Three Continents
Cricket on Three Continents by Henry Blofeld, published by Wymer Publishing in 2015, offers a detailed account of cricket from 1967 to 1969 as experienced by the author across three continents. This edition, written in English and spanning 208 pages, captures Blofeld’s observations while following the West Indies cricket team, led by Garry Sobers, during their home series against England, the 1968-9 tour of Australia, and their 1969 tour of England.
Readers will find an exploration of two main themes: the decline of the West Indian team featuring players like Lance Gibbs and Basil Butcher, alongside the rise of future stars such as Clive Lloyd. The book also examines how a country’s geography and cultural characteristics influence its style of play. Through thoughtful insights, Blofeld highlights memorable cricketing moments and the distinct humor and style of both the Australians and West Indians, making this work a reflective piece on the sport during a transformative period.
Official synopsis Publisher
Between 1967-69 Henry Blofeld was fortunate to witness cricket on three continents. He followed the great West Indies side captained by Garry Sobers through its home series against England – to the 1968-9 Australian tour, and finally their early summer ’69 tour of England.
Two main themes are explored throughout: The gradual demise of the West Indian side that included the likes of Lance Gibbs, Basil Butcher and Deryck Murray – but which also saw the emergence of future greats such as Clive Lloyd – and the link between a country’s topography, style and endemic characteristics with the type of cricket it plays.
These threads are skilfully woven together to highlight some great cricketing moments and analyse the humour and style of both the Australians and West Indians with thoughtful insight.
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