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Title information Ruling the World RULING THE The Story of the 1992 Cricket World Cup By Jonathan Northall The Story of the 1992 Cricket World Cup Key features • Many interviews with star players, officials and broadcasters who were involved in 1992, and author was granted exclusive access to Cricket World Cup organising committee minutes • Includes an interview with Gerry Connolly whose impersonation of The Queen caused Ian Botham and Graham Gooch to walk out of the pre-final banquet • Written by respected author Jonathan Northall • Features a foreword by ex-South African cricket captain and losing semi-finalist, Kepler Wessels • Duckworth, Lewis and Stern provide insight into the rain JONATHAN NORTHALL rule that ruined the second semi-final Foreword by Kepler Wessels • Colour photo section includes both iconic images and an unseen photo from the archives Description Ruling the World tells the enthralling story of the 1992 Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. From the early exchanges in the warm-up matches, up to the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, tales of classic stature and previously untold gems regularly arise. Each match is explored along with its unique backstory, with many key players contributing memories after more than a quarter of a century. Interviews with stars such as Derek Pringle, Phillip DeFreitas, Gladstone Small, Brian McMillan and Gavin Larsen help bring to life the greatest ever Cricket World Cup. Contributions from fans offer a unique insight into the high emotions in the stands as the tournament was played out. And exclusive behind-the-scenes access is granted by documents from the tournament’s organising committee, including minutes from meetings and reports presented to the International Cricket Council. Ruling the World brings all the drama and excitement of 1992 to a new generation of cricket fans, and offers contemporary onlookers the chance to fondly reminisce. Details Publication: 22 February 2019 Trade Orders to: Hachette UK Distribution, Price: £19.99 Milton Road, Didcot OX11 7HH ISBN-13: 9781785314865 Format: 240mm x 160mm T: 01235 759555 Binding: Hardback E: [email protected] Extent: 352 pages Category: Cricket You may also order via EDI.

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