Cricket 2. 0: Inside the T20 Revolution - Winner of the Wisden Book of the Year 2020

Cricket 2.0 tells the story of how an old, traditional game was transformed by Twenty20 and how this format moved from being a gimmick to the face of modern cricket. The iconic captain Brendon McCullum, England’s T20 visionaries Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler and Trinidad’s Kieron Pollard and Sunil Nadine, who rose to become among the first T20 millionaires, explain how they shaped T20 - and how it shaped them. Test greats Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting recount what a sea-change T20 represented and decode T20 strategy. AB de Villiers explores the limits of modern batting. The Afghan phenomenon Rashid Khan shows that T20 superstars can now come from anywhere. Venky Mysore, the cricket revolutionary you have never heard of, reveals how the game is changing off the field. Told through compelling human-interest stories and featuring interviews with more than fifty players and coaches, Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde examine how a cocktail of globalisation, new aggressive tactics and huge investment are changing the sport faster than ever before, while analysing the myriad ways in which a traditional game has been revolutionised forever, both on and off the pitch. This is the extraordinary and previously misunderstood story of Twenty20 cricket – told by two people who have chronicled the revolution. Featuring forewords by Michael Vaughan and Harsha Bhogle, and exclusive interviews with figures including: • Eoin Morgan • Jos Buttler • Brendon McCullum • Rashid Khan • Kieron Pollard • Jason Gillespie • Ricky Ponting • Rahul Dravid • Venky Mysore, the boss of Kolkata Knight Riders • Shane Warne • Washington Sundar • Trevor Bayliss • Sunil Narine • Samuel Badree • Sandeep Lamichhane • Andrew Tye • Tom Moody A fascinating insight into how the newest format has impacted on the game at every level including Test cricket. Essential reading for T20 fans and traditional followers - Scyld Berry An invaluable guide by two smart young writers to the story of T20 cricket, to the strategies that underpin it and to the players who have made the format - Mike Atherton Tim and Freddie are the torchbearers of tomorrow, we must listen to them - Harsha Bhogle T20 is here to stay and we should celebrate and cherish all the skills involved . . . it is only going to get bigger - Michael Vaughan Cricket 2.0 tells the story of how an old, traditional game was transformed by Twenty20 and how this format moved from being a gimmick to the face of modern cricket. Using exclusive interviews with those at its heart, Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde chronicle this revolution with insight, forensic analysis and story-telling verve. The iconic captain Brendon McCullum, Englands T20 visionaries Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler and Trinidads Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine, who rose to become among the first T20 millionaires, explain how they shaped T20 - and how it shaped them. Test greats Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting recount what a sea-change T20 represented and decode T20 strategy. AB de Villiers explores the limits of modern batting. The Afghan phenomenon Rashid Khan shows that T20 superstars can now come from anywhere. Venky Mysore, the cricket revolutionary you have never heard of, reveals how the game is changing off the field. Through a prism of compelling human-interest stories and featuring interviews with more than fifty players and coaches, Cricket 2.0 examines how a cocktail of globalisation, new aggressive tactics and huge investment are changing the sport faster than ever before, while analysing the myriad ways in which a traditional game has been revolutionised forever, both on and off the pitch. Told with vivid clarity and insight, this is the extraordinary and previously misunderstood story of Twenty20 cricket and how it is shaping the future of the game. WISDEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 Winner of The Telegraph Sports Book Awards 2020 Heartaches Cricket Book of the Year ‘Fascinating . . . essential reading’ – Scyld Berry ‘A fascinating book, essential for anyone who wishes to understand cricket’s new age’ – Alex Massie, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack ‘An invaluable guide’ – Mike Atherton, The Times ‘excellent . . . both breezily engaging, and full of the format’s latest, best and nerdiest thinking’ – Gideon Haigh, The Australian ‘The century’s most original cricket book . . . An absorbing ride . . . some of their revelations come with the startling force of unexpected thunder on a still night’ – Suresh Menon, editor Wisden India Almanack Cricket 2.0 is the multi award-winning story of how an old, traditional game was revolutionised by a new format: Twenty20 cricket. The winner of the Wisden Almanack Book of the Year award, the Telegraph Sports Book Awards’ Cricket Book of the Year and selected as one of The Cricketer’s greatest cricket books of all time, Cricket 2.0 is an essential read both for Test and T20 cricket lovers alike, and all those interested in modern sport. Using exclusive interviews with over 80 leading players and coaches – including Jos Buttler, Ricky Ponting, Kieron Pollard, Eoin Morgan, Brendon McCullum and Rashid Khan – Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde chronicle this revolution with insight, forensic analysis and story-telling verve. In the process, they reveal how cricket has been transformed, both on and off the field. Told with vivid clarity and insight, this is the extraordinary and previously misunderstood story of Twenty20, how it is reshaping the sport – and what the future of cricket will look like. Readers will never watch a T20 game in quite the same way again. “For people that love cricket it’s really important to read it,” said Miles Jupp. “I found it extraordinary.” Cricket 2.0 is the multi award-winning story of how an old, traditional game was revolutionized by a new format: Twenty20 cricket. The winner of the Wisden Almanack Book of the Year award, the Telegraph Sports Book Awards’ Cricket Book of the Year and selected as one of The Cricketer’s greatest cricket books of all time, Cricket 2.0 is an essential read both for Test and T20 cricket lovers alike, and all those interested in modern sport. Using exclusive interviews with over 80 leading players and coaches – including Jos Buttler, Ricky Ponting, Kieron Pollard, Eoin Morgan, Brendon McCullum and Rashid Khan – Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde chronicle this revolution with insight, forensic analysis and storytelling verve. In the process, they reveal how cricket has been transformed, both on and off the field. Told with vivid clarity and insight, this is the extraordinary and previously misunderstood story of Twenty20, how it is reshaping the sport – and what the future of cricket will look like. Readers will never watch a T20 game in quite the same way again. “For people that love cricket it’s really important to read it,” said Miles Jupp. “I found it extraordinary.” Cricket 2.0 Tells The Stories Of The Characters Who Have Driven The Recalibration Of A Sport At A Dizzying, Relentless Pace: The Iconic Captain Brendon Mccullum, The Paradigm Shifting Batsmen Chris Gayle And Ab De Villiers, The Pioneering Rebel Kevin Pietersen, The Afghan Spinner Rashid Khan And The Us Businessman Venky Mysore, The Cricket Revolutionary You Have Never Heard Of. These Are The Stars Of Cricket's Present And The Men Who Have Shaped Its Future.told Through Compelling Human Interest Stories, Cricket 2.0 Examines How A Cocktail Of Globalisation, Technology, Big Data And Money Are Changing Sport Faster Than Ever Before, Analysing How A Traditional Game Was Revolutionised Forever. Throughout Its History, Cricket Has Been An Insular, Conservative Game That Has Lagged Behind Other Sports. Now, It Is At The Cutting Edge Of Change In The Sports Industry. For The First Time Ever, Other Sports Are Now Learning From Cricket. This Is The Story Of How And Why.