{"product_id":"uncertain-corridors-rare-books","title":"Uncertain corridors by Gideon Haigh [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eUncertain Corridors\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling anthology of essays and reports that trace the seismic transformations cricket has undergone in the early 21st century. Gideon Haigh explores the decline of Australian dominance, the commercialization brought by the IPL, and the bureaucratic and financial crises at the International Cricket Council (ICC) amid the rise of T20 formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHaigh writes with forensic precision about the waning careers of Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey, contrasting Ponting’s tenacity with Hussey’s loyal consistency—“the bullion in the vaults of the Australian team”\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe critically examines governance issues—from Kerry Packer’s revolution to the clash of cricketing powers such as BCCI vs. ICC—foreshadowing later controversies around revenue-sharing and structural reforms\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWith a journalist’s eye and a historian’s depth, Haigh also dives into lesser-known narratives—such as cricket in Papua New Guinea and the ICC’s internal machinery—while never losing sight of the sport’s poetry and tradition\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe collection provides both immediacy and hindsight, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how cricket’s character—and its global structures—are being reshaped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGideon Haigh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished Australian journalist, author, and cricket historian whose writing career spans over four decades. He has authored more than thirty books and contributed to over a hundred publications, covering sport, business, law, and culture\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAmong his acclaimed works are \u003cem data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eThe Cricket War\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eThe Summer Game\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eOn Warne\u003c\/em\u003e, and he has received prestigious literary awards including the NSW Premier’s Literary Award and the Ned Kelly Prize for true crime\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eKnown for incisive analysis and evocative prose, Haigh brings both passion and critical distance to his subjects—whether writing about legendary players or cricket administration. He lives in Melbourne and remains among the most respected voices in cricket journalism and literary nonfiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45212382658746,"sku":"30TPPFDVL-Used","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/gtth.jpg?v=1759856977","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/uncertain-corridors-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}