All Round View (1988) is Imran Khan’s mature cricketing manifesto — written at the height of his powers as captain of Pakistan and one of the world’s premier all-rounders.
 
Unlike his earlier autobiography (published in 1983), this volume is less about upbringing and ascent, and more about authority, leadership, tactics and cricket philosophy. By 1988, Imran was no longer simply a charismatic fast bowler — he was a strategist reshaping Pakistan cricket.
 
Imran reflects on building a competitive, disciplined Pakistan side capable of challenging the dominant West Indies and England teams of the era. He discusses:
The psychology of fast bowling
Instilling belief in young players
The burden of captaincy
Team unity amid internal politics
 
His leadership thinking — uncompromising, analytical, often controversial — forms the backbone of the book.
 
At its heart, All Round View documents Pakistan’s rise as a serious cricketing force. Imran describes:
Cultural challenges within the team
Talent development
Expectations from supporters
The weight of national representation
 
The book captures Pakistan on the brink of becoming a global cricket power — just four years before their 1992 World Cup victory under his captaincy.
 
True First Edition (Chatto & Windus, 1988)