Lambs to the Slaughter by Graham Yallop is a compelling and controversial account of one of Australian cricket’s most turbulent periods — the 1978–79 Ashes series against England. Written in the immediate aftermath, Yallop provides an insider’s perspective as captain of a depleted Australian side during the upheaval caused by Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket.
 
The book captures the challenges faced by a team stripped of its leading players, forced to rebuild under immense public scrutiny and against a strong English side. Yallop reflects candidly on leadership, team morale, media pressure, and the broader transformation of professional cricket during this pivotal era.
 
Both a personal memoir and historical document, Lambs to the Slaughter offers rare insight into a moment when Australian cricket stood at a crossroads — making it an important work for collectors of Ashes history and cricket literature.
 
A key title documenting the World Series Cricket era and its impact on Test cricket. Written by a sitting Australian captain, offering a rare first-hand perspective.
 
A relatively scarce book.