Disappointing book from a hero
'A fascinating analysis of what makes a player tick' says The Times. Not really. I've been a fan of Justin Langer ever since he set aside the awful start to his career that must have been the coaching session from a fellow burbler and through his International career - briefly 'the best batsman in the world' and spells showing Middlesex and Somerset how to be professional.
So I thought 'Seeing the sunrise' would be ideal preparation for the stresses of tour - it isn't. It's a very disappointing series of long-winded platitudes and facile truisms. Fortunately it only took about an hour to read and then to bulk it up there are 18 blank pages for 'notes'! (is paper cheap / not made from trees anymore in Australia?).
Shame - but I'm still a fan.
3 comments:
Stresses of tour?! Apart from anxiously awaiting my arrival on Wednesday evening/Thursday morning, can't see there being too many of those!
You have obviously never been involved in getting teams out on tour. Think about the pain of saturday constantly for 6 days in a row.
Solid defence and majestic cover drives, the burbler must have taught him well.
Being a good cricketer does not necessarily indicate a good all-round bloke. I am sure that we can all think of examples.
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