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Howzat! presents the best of Sir Richard Hadlee's cricketing yarns, drawn from his wealth of experience in playing, coaching and selecting successive generations of New Zealand cricketers. From the dressing room to the commentator's box, this books divulges humorous accounts of cricketing history, the curious happenings of the sports media, life on tour and moments of sheer hilarity drawn from more recent events in the international world of cricket.

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Richard Hadlee, born in Christchurch in 1951, played cricket for Canterbury 1971--90, Tasmania 1979--80, Nottinghamshire 1978--87 and New Zealand 1972--90. In 1981 he was awarded an MBE for services to New Zealand sport and in 1990 a knighthood for services to cricket. He was named New Zealand Sportsman of the Year in 1980 and 1986, New Zealand Sportsperson of the Last 25 Years in 1987 and New Zealand Sportsperson of the Decade in 1989. He played 86 test matches and 115 one-day internationals capturing 431 test wickets (a world record until it was surpassed by Kapil Dev). His best bowling performance was nine for 52 against Australia at the Gabba during the 1985--86 season. He scored 3,124 test runs at an average of 27.16; his highest test score was 151 not out against Sri Lanka in 1987. On 4 February 1990, at his home ground of Lancaster Park in Christchurch, Richard Hadlee became the first bowler in test history to capture 400 test wickets. The great Sir Don Bradman once described him as 'the master of rhythm and swing'. Richard Hadlee was knighted in 1990 for services to cricket.

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