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1 Boycott, Geoffrey (Geoff). OPENING UP.
Arthur Barker, London, (1980). 
183 pp, small 4to (10" H), HC in dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with b&w photos. "...Boycott here reveals some of the thinking behind his skills. Talent, enthusiasm, parctice, self-discipline and, above all, professionalism are the key factor s underpinning traditional values of the sport. In establishing and advocating these principles our leading batsman also gives his forthright opinion on current fashionable trends in cricket. In addition his views on the achievement of ack n o w l e d g e d past masters, contemporary international players with flair, and the young talented players in country sides who shoulder England's future hopes, provide a remakable survey of the changes of style, play and performance which have a pp ea re d du ri ng B oycott's career...is also a record of recent controversies. The Kerry Packer affair is highlighted by Boycott's evidence in court. His views are boldly stated on the whole business of World Series Cricket and the aftermath a nd eff ect o n A ust ral ian cricket. Concluding with an analysis of the one-day international matches and the Test series played last winter, this is one of the most intelligent and wide-ranging books about cricket that has appeared for many yea rs. .." Ver y m inor edg ewea r/ru bbing to boards, minor bump to bottom corner of rear board. Dust jacket is price clipped, has very minor edgewear/rubbing, and light wrinkling at bottom of rear flapfold. VG/VG 
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