In ‘Testing Time’ for England, legendary batsman Denis Compton recounts his personal experiences and reflections from the M.C.C. tour of Australia in 1946–47, a defining post-war Ashes series.
Compton combines candid insight, vivid match recollections, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of teammates and opponents alike—including Bradman, Lindwall, Miller, and Hutton.
The book captures both the sporting and human sides of England’s “testing time” down under, offering a rare first-hand perspective from one of cricket’s greatest stylists. Numerous black-and-white photographs throughout.
‘Testing Time’ for England | Reflections of M.C.C. tour of Australia 1946-47
Title: ‘Testing Time’ for England
Author: Denis Compton (Middlesex and England)
Publisher: Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd
Publication Place: London, England
Publication Date: First published July 1948; Reprinted February 1949 and June 1949
Edition: Second Reprint Edition (1949)
Format: Hardcover with Dustcover
Pagination: 223 pagesCondition: Dustcover in fair condition with significant chipping and tears to top and edges, loss to top front section, and wear along spine and corners. Still displays well with bold green and white title panel. Black cloth boards rubbed but intact, gilt spine title faint yet legible. Endpapers and text block show age toning and foxing, especially to prelims and edges. Binding firm. Inscribed by previous owner. Queensland Book Depot sticker (Adelaide Street, Brisbane) to lower dustcover edge.
