Menace: The Autobiography

by Dennis Lillee (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.25

  Whether bowling bouncers at cowering batsmen or interfering officials, Dennis Lillee has always been a controversial figure, and this autobiography is no different. He looks back at the storms he created throughout his career, and after, with his aluminium bats, his near punch-up with Javed Miandad and the whole Packer saga, where he helped transform the lot of cricketers around the world, by finally breaking the amateur ethos that was killing the sport. But Dennis Lillee is also a committed family man, a proud Aussie and a good mate to his many friends. Now a distinguished coach, in huge demand around the world, this book shows just why he remains one of cricket's enduring and most popular legends.

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  Hardcover
  2003

  $4.20

  Dennis Lillee is a cricketing legend. Relentlessly hostile, unwaveringly accurate, he had the perfect combination of skill and a true fast bowler's temperament. On quick pitches he was almost unplayable, and many, like Garry Sobers, reckon he was the quickest of all time. In his fascinating autobiography, he recalls the great matches and the great characters he played with and against, such as Jeff Thomson, the Chappells and Rodney Marsh. Now a highly respected coach, he analyses the strengths and weaknesses of top players, and explains the techniques that made him so successful. Above all, he will be remembered in the UK for awesome demolition of England's batting line-ups over a period of years.