Not a Gentleman's Game - Hardcover

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Arif Ali Khan Abbasi took charge of Pakistan cricket three times during twelve dramatic years. Not a Gentleman’s Game is his story of changes which transformed not only the domestic game but also the whole of world cricket. He made Pakistan cricket achieve its commercial potential, in major deals with local and global businesses. The new revenues financed major infrastructure investment and a boost in players’ income and standing. They responded with great international results, culminating in the World Cup victory in 1992 under Imran Khan. He also made Pakistan a leader in international cricket diplomacy. He tells the inside story of organizing two cricket World Cups – the first, in 1987, snatched from England, the second, in 1996, the biggest sporting event in Asia, which attracted the greatest commercial sponsorship from a single source. He pioneered match referees and third-country umpires. In alliance with Indian and Sri Lankan officials, he shifted the whole balance of power in world cricket towards Asia. Not a Gentleman’s Game carries unique insights not only about Pakistan cricket, not only about Pakistan itself, but also for anyone interested in world sport.

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