The Great All-Rounders is a richly illustrated and authoritative survey of cricket’s most complete players—those rare figures who shaped matches with both bat and ball. Written by David Lemmon, the book blends lucid historical narrative with contemporary analysis, tracing the evolution of the all-rounder from the game’s early years through to the modern professional era.
 
Lemmon examines the balance of skills required to excel in both disciplines, situating individual careers within their tactical and historical contexts. The result is a thoughtful, comparative study that celebrates versatility, durability, and match-winning impact—qualities that define cricket’s greatest all-rounders. High-quality photographs from leading archives (including All-Sport Photographic and the BBC Hulton Picture Library) enhance the text and anchor the book firmly in its period.
 
This book has some water damage. Discounted sale on clearance.