Double Century : The Story Of Mcc And Cricket

This is an account of the MCC which had its origins in an aristocrat's club in Islington and later became the organizing body for cricket around the world. It covers historical insights, controversies, personalities and a discussion of the prospects that face cricket as it enters its third century. The author represented MCC on tours to India, Pakistan and Ceylon when he led England in eight test matches and is now a member of the BBC's Test match commentary team.