Born To Run Out
Born To Run Out
A Visual Chronicle of The History of Cricket’s Most Exhilarating Form of Dismissal
Step onto the field and dive into the captivating world of cricket's most exhilarating mode of dismissal with Born To Run Out, a stunning visual chronicle of batters being short of their ground. This remarkable coffee table book takes you on an enthralling visual journey through the history of run outs, showcasing thrilling displays of athleticism, heart-stopping close calls and the comedic deliciousness of both bloody-minded batters running to the same end.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of cricket's past with spectacular photography highlighting the jaw-dropping run outs that changed the course of cricket history.
Who can forget that bone-chilling moment in 1992 when President George Bush heard the immortal words:
“Sir, a second Jonty has run out Inzamam.”
Uncover the untold stories and untangle the mysteries behind cricket's most iconic throwings down of the stumps. We all know that Joe Solomon’s run out of Ian Meckiff at the Gabba in 1960 resulted in the first Tied Test and Super Over. But did you know that the moment also inspired rock and roll icon Chubby Checker to shamelessly rerecord a version of his seminal hit ‘The Twist’ for the Australian and West Indies markets with updated lyrics and dance moves?
Come on, baby
Let's tie the Test
Come on, baby
Let's tie the Test
Just one stump to aim at
And it goes like this!
Relive the seminal advertising campaign that reduced by more than 40% the incidents of batters taking on the deadly arm of Ricky Ponting.
With stunning visuals and meticulously researched narratives, Born To Run Out brings these historic moments to life, offering a front-row seat to cricket's most iconic examples of between-wicket buffoonery.
Revel in dozens of courtroom sketches from the Trial of the Millennium when The Walt Disney Corporation sued South African speedster Allan Donald for violating their Donald Duck trademark during the final delivery of the 1999 World Cup Semi-Final.
And much, much more.
Whether you're a lifelong enthusiast or a newcomer to the joys of the run out, Born To Run Out is a must-have addition to your collection. With a foreword by Inzamam-ul-Haq, this is a once-in-a-lifetime collection of the art of the run out.
Order your copy of Born To Run Out today before stocks… well, you know…
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Okay, Born To Run Out isn’t a real book. But I do have a new book called C.R.I.C.K.E.T. available now, bringing together various comedy pieces similar to this that I’ve previously written for newsletters, magazines, web sites and other outlets. Check it out. (Or, if you’re a patron of mine or paid Substack subscriber, it’s available in ebook form for no extra cost.)
