The Ashes Diary

Michael Clarke

Nov 2013 · Macmillan Publishers Aus.

4.3

40 reviews

Ebook

304

Pages

Eligible

About this ebook

In his role as Australian captain, Michael Clarke has introduced a very different dynamic into the traditions of captaincy. Open, inclusive and articulate, Clarke is a refreshing change from the often gruff and monosyllabic leaders of the past. 2013 has produced his greatest challenge to date - leading an Australian team of uncertain quality against the might of a resurgent England. But underperforming players have not been his only problem, as the sacking of Australian coach Mickey Arthur just days before the First Test at Trent Bridge created shockwaves in the team.

Clarke's Ashes Diaries give us a real behind-the-scenes view of the Australian team and the incredible ups and downs of a riveting and controversial Ashes series. Recorded day-by-day, and covering every highlight and lowlight with intelligence and honesty, this is a genuine insight into one of the most rewarding, most difficult and most high-profile jobs in Australia - captain of our cricket team.

Ratings and reviews

4.3

40 reviews

Clinton Lindsey

October 12, 2014

Good insight to Clarke's thought process in the build-up to the Ashes series and the match decisions and post-match reflections during it. It felt pretty short, however. It was listed at 304 pages but it's only 157 pages. I would have liked more detail about scores at the end of the day and more context about the match situations. It would have given more weight to his opinions and decisions. A bit expensive for such a short book as well.

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Sonu Biswas

August 24, 2017

Michael Clark is my ideal and I am his big fan . This book is an emotional short story but this book also known me about Michael Clark's played matches. But now I am every time miss you. I LOVE YOU Michael Clark.

1 person found this review helpful

himanshu rao

August 22, 2015

One of the best books to read. Full of captain's emotions 😍😘

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About the author

Michael Clarke is one of the most recognisable Australian cricketers to date. He joined the NSW Sheffield Shield team at eighteen and made his international test debut only three years later. He is known for his remarkable batting partnerships with Mike Hussey - who could forget the triple-hundred at the SCG in 2012? - and his often open and frank relationship with the Australian public. He was made the permanent captain of the Australian cricket team, after Ricky Ponting stood down, in 2011.
Walkley Award-winning journalist Malcolm Knox is closely collaborating with Michael on the diaries. Malcolm has held a number of positions at the Sydney Morning Herald including chief cricket correspondent, assistant sport editor and literary editor. He also ghosted Adam Gilchrist's autobiography True Colours, Ben Cousins' My Life Story, and Bart Cummings' My Life.

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