A Game Divided (1977) captures one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in cricket history — the division of the sport during the emergence of World Series Cricket.
Written at the height of the controversy, McFarlane examines:
The financial and political tensions within international cricket
The breakaway movement led by Kerry Packer
Player loyalties and defections
The strain between administrators and professionals
The shifting balance between tradition and commercial reality
The title reflects the literal and symbolic split in the cricketing world — between establishment cricket authorities and the newly professionalised, media-driven model that would permanently reshape the sport.
This book is desirable due to strong interest in World Series Cricket; historical importance of the 1977 cricket split. First edition status.
A Game Divided (1977 First Edition) | Peter McFarlane | World Series Cricket
Title: A Game Divided
Author: Peter McFarlane
Publisher: Hutchinson Group (Australia) Pty Ltd
Place of Publication: Richmond, Victoria, Australia
First Published: 1977
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Pagination: 177 pages
ISBN: 0 09 130680 9 (hardcover)
Condition: Overall: Very Good. Dust Jacket: Present. Light edge wear. Minor surface rubbing. Structurally sound. No major tears visible. Boards: Green cloth boards clean and bright. Gilt spine lettering crisp. Minimal corner bumping. Internals: Clean pages. No major foxing. Binding tight
