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How an Ordinary Team Beat the World's Best

In the summer of 1983, an ordinary team of working-class Englishmen defeated the world's best cricket team, the Australian national side. It was a victory that shocked the world and became one of the greatest sporting upsets in history.

The Triumph of the Amateurs: The Rise, Ruin, and Banishment of Professional Rowing in the Gilded Age

by William Lanouette

4.6 out of 5

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The English team was a ragtag group of part-timers and amateurs. They were led by Mike Gatting, a talented but temperamental batsman. The rest of the team was made up of a mix of schoolteachers, accountants, and factory workers. They were not expected to win a single game against the Australians, who were the reigning world champions and had not lost a Test match in over a year.

But the Englishmen played with heart and determination. They refused to be intimidated by the Australians and played with a freedom and flair that belied their lack of experience. They won the first Test match by a comfortable margin, and then went on to win the second and third Tests. The Australians were stunned. They had never been defeated by a team of amateurs before.

The fourth Test match was a nail-biter. The Australians needed to win to level the series, and they came out firing. But the Englishmen held on for a draw, and with it the series victory. It was a triumph for the underdogs, and a reminder that anything is possible if you have the heart and the determination to succeed.

The Triumph of the Amateurs is a story of courage, determination, and the power of the underdog. It is a story that will inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of achieving something great.

About the Author

David Frith is one of England's most respected cricket writers. He has written over 30 books on the sport, including biographies of some of the game's greatest players. The Triumph of the Amateurs is his latest book, and it is a must-read for any fan of cricket.

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The Triumph of the Amateurs: The Rise, Ruin, and Banishment of Professional Rowing in the Gilded Age

by William Lanouette

4.6 out of 5