The Troubled Tour

A gripping account of the 1960 South African cricket tour, shadowed by apartheid's injustice.
In 1960, the Springboks arrived in England amidst growing global awareness of apartheid. This is the story of that extraordinary tour, captained by Jackie McGlew, and featuring players like Roy McLean and Neil Adcock. The tour was marred by the controversial 'no-balling' of Geoff Griffin, exposing the intrusion of politics into sports.

David Potter unearths the full story of this pivotal moment in sports history. Explore the challenges faced by the cricketers, the political tensions of the era, and the lasting impact of apartheid on the game. Discover how this tour became a symbol of a world grappling with injustice, set against the backdrop of iconic English cricket grounds and the dawn of television.