Gunner: My Life in Cricket

by Ian Gould

Overview

Gunner: My Life in Cricket is the revealing and absorbing story of Ian Gould, who became one of the best umpires in the world after playing for England, Middlesex and Sussex. He had a close-up view of the best players and biggest controversies during 13 years at the top, including the infamous 'sandpaper' Test in 2018 and three World Cups.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785316937
Publisher:	Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	06/04/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Ian Gould was a talented young sportsman who was on Arsenal FC's books before concentrating on cricket. He played 18 times for England, captained Sussex and represented Middlesex, who he also coached before turning to umpiring in 2003. Within three years he was on the ICC's elite panel and in a 13-year career at the top his relationships with some of the biggest names in cricket quickly established him one of the world's most highly respected umpires. Ian Gould was a talented young sportsman who was on Arsenal FC's books before concentrating on cricket. He played 18 times for England, captained Sussex and represented Middlesex, who he also coached before turning to umpiring in 2003. Within three years he was on the ICC's elite panel and in a 13-year career at the top his relationships with some of the biggest names in cricket quickly established him one of the world's most highly respected umpires.

Table of Contents

Foreword Jeff Crowe 9

Acknowledgements 15

Line in the Sand 17

I'm Out 37

Teamwork 52

Man Management 76

Burnt Out 103

Gunner of the Gunners 125

Middlesex Matters 150

Sussex by the Sea 174

England 206

Never Go Back 225

On the Circuit 242

What's Next? 262

Bibliography 286