The Establishment Boys

Untold stories of Australian Test cricketers during Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket revolution.

From 1977/78 to the reconciliation, two Australian sides competed: World Series Cricket's glamorous realm and the attritional reality of Test cricket. Friendships broke, and new bonds formed, as the public first sided with the traditional game before backing World Series Cricket. This is the story of the 'Establishment Boys,' the younger, poorly paid men honoring the baggy green. Discover their important stories, barely acknowledged until now. It's perfect for readers interested in sports history, Australian cricket, and biographies of sports figures. Why buy now? Uncover the untold side of the Kerry Packer cricket revolution and the players who kept Test cricket alive.