Lost Cricket Stickers brings you the inside story of the 1983 cricket season, locating lost heroes and discovering their journeys with the help of a Panini sticker album.

1983 was a pivotal year for cricket. India won the World Cup and England lost to New Zealand at home, both for the first time. There was a 35-minute century and a 14 all out. Yorkshire came bottom of the Championship (and won the John Player League), while South Africa tour rebels, banned from playing for England, dominated the county game. Thatcher won a landslide election victory post-Falklands.

This is a warm, funny and insightful tale of tracking down a fondly remembered player from each county, each with his unique take on then and now. The book is based on the only cricket sticker album of the era.

Four decades on, the county game has transformed. The Hundred and video analysis have replaced the John Player League and pub sessions after a long day in the field. But is that for better or worse?

About the Author

Matthew Appleby has written for Cricinfo, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, Sky, NZPA and many newspapers and magazines. He is the author of six books including How to be a Cricket Fan (Pitch Publishing, 2023), New Zealand Test Cricket Captains and Durham Cricket: 100 Greats.

Reviews

"The niche but intriguing Lost Cricket Stickers, in search of 1983's World of Cricket Sticker Album Heroes by Matthew Appleby."

-- Tanya Aldred * The Guardian *
"Really enjoying the book Matthew. It's a great read and brings back some great memories." -- Simon Dennis
"Matthew Appleby's look back at the 1983 cricket season is a great read for all cricket lovers. Cricket fans will relish the interviews with many of the main players of the age and be able to reflect on how much the game has changed in the course of a generation." -- Jim Carter OBE
"Brought back many happy memories of that era from the soldiers in County Cricket. Fantastic fast bowlers and playing against the best in the world." -- Graham Monkhouse

"A most enjoyable read Matthew - a trip down memory lane."

-- David Acfield

"There's plenty of cricket books out there but if you are looking for something different then Lost Cricket Stickers by Matt Appleby is an absolute cracker. Well worth a read."

* Yahoo Over Cow Corner *

"Required reading for those who remember the English summer of 1983."

* Cricketweb *



Book Information
ISBN 9781801506915
Author Matt Appleby
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publisher Pitch Publishing Ltd