Publisher's Synopsis
E.W Swanton, who turned 90 in 1997, is a legend among followers of cricket. He is a TV and radio commentator, journalist, administrator and historian of the sport. This is his "edited" autobiography, culled from his journalism as well as new material. He wrote his first article as "Ernest Swanton" on the batsman Frank Wooley in 1928, and still writes regularly for the "Telegraph" and the "Cricketer". Over the period of 70 years he has been the main commentator on Test cricket for the BBC; on radio and TV; a golf and rugby correspondent; and a tour organizer (he founded the famous "Arabs" touring team). He memorably took on Enoch Powell in the columns of the "Spectator", was a key member of the MCC and the author of over 20 books.
