During the Ashes series of 1954–55, one of the greatest group of players ever to represent England won an Ashes series in Australia for the first time in more than 20 years. It is a feat that has been repeated only four times since. This is the definite account of that epic battle.
Richard Whitehead worked in newspapers for nearly 40 years, spending 21 of them at The Times, including spells in the sport, books and obituaries sections. He has been writing obituaries for Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack since 2012. His previous books include The Times on the Ashes and Warne in Wisden.
