The Story of Cricket in Australia is a richly illustrated, authoritative survey of the game’s development, written by respected Australian cricket writer and broadcaster Jack Egan.
 
First published in 1987, the book was produced in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, complementing the ABC’s acclaimed television documentary series of the same name.
 
Egan traces Australian cricket from its colonial beginnings through to the modern era, weaving together Test cricket, Sheffield Shield history, personalities, controversies, and landmark matches. Drawing on interviews with players across generations, archival research, and extensive photographic sources, the book balances narrative history with visual storytelling.
 
The result is both an accessible overview for general readers and a valuable reference for collectors interested in Australian cricket culture of the 19th and 20th centuries.
 
It sits comfortably alongside classic Australian cricket histories by writers such as Frith, Cashman, and Pollard, and remains a popular standalone volume for its production quality and breadth of coverage.
 
This book has some water damage. Discounted sale on clearance.