Ashes to Ashes is a sharply observed tour diary chronicling the 1991 Australian cricket tour of the West Indies, a series that marked a pivotal moment in the decline of West Indies dominance and a rebuilding phase for Australian cricket.
 
Written by journalists Rod Nicholson and Tom Prior, the book goes far beyond scorecards and match reports. It offers an inside-the-camp perspective, blending first-hand observation, player dialogue, cultural commentary, and wry humour.
 
The narrative captures the atmosphere of Caribbean cricket in the early 1990s—fiery fast bowling, partisan crowds, volatile pitches, and the psychological edge that still surrounded touring Australia.
 
The tour itself sits at a fascinating crossroads:
the West Indies were no longer invincible, yet still formidable
Australia were transitioning, searching for consistency and identity
the traditional mystique of Caribbean tours was beginning to fade, but not disappear
 
Nicholson and Prior chronicle both the on-field battles and the off-field realities—travel fatigue, media pressure, team tensions, and the surreal moments that only long overseas tours can produce.
 
This book is particularly valued by collectors because it documents one of the last era-defining West Indies tours and captures Australian cricket between eras, pre-Warne dominance.