The Cricketers of 1945 is the compelling, poignant, and above all human, story of the reawakening of English cricket in the immediate aftermath of the world's most destructive war.
The book brings to life the summer's Victory Tests, played on home soil between England and Australia, as well as the personal stories of the players and their families, plus those of some of the hundreds of thousands of spectators who flocked to the matches to celebrate the return of something approaching normal life after the ordeal and sacrifice of the war years.
This vivid account is illuminated by fresh archival research, encompassing the diaries and personal letters of both cricketers and cricket lovers, giving the reader a strong sense of what it was like to be alive at this unique time as much of the world awoke, or was still awakening, from the nightmare ordeal of the long years of conflict.
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"For an elderly cricket enthusiast, Christopher Sandford has brought a wonderfully researched story of cricket during the last World War, where the tales of the continuance of the game and the daring-do of players in uniform is also an inspiring read for younger followers. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of cricket."
" - Aspects of History
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"It is an excellent book, and highly recommended."
" - Cricket Web
