Punter: First Tests of a Champion by Ricky Ponting with Peter Staples

Ricky 'Punter' Ponting has been hailed by
many experts as the future of Australian
cricket. As his legion of fans across
Australia will testify, the young Tasmanian
batsman with the infectious grin has an
electrifying presence at the crease, as
well as being one of the game's most
gifted and dangerous fielders.
   Punter-First Tests of a Champion
takes you behind the scenes into Ricky's
life and the high-pressure world of
international cricket. Ricky talks about
the path that led him to Test cricket, the
struggle and the sacrifice that young
hopefuls have to make to wear the Baggy
Green, and the playing tips and
techniques that have established him at
the top of his craft. He speaks openly on
how he survives the disputes,
disappointments and pitfalls of
professional cricket, as well as the joys
of representing both his state and his
country.
   Punter is a revealing and inspiring
story of a young cricketer and a true
champion.

Genres: Nonfiction - Australia - Sports - Cricket - Biography
Condition: Good
Published: 1998 by Ironbark Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 465
ISBN: 0330361171
Weight: 345g