81 All Out

Click here to support 81allout on Ko-Fi We celebrate the 100th episode of the 81allout podcast with an illuminating conversation with Gideon Haigh - the gold standard when it comes to cricket writing. We could have spoken to Gideon about anything – cricket or otherwise - but we chose to focus on his brilliant book On Warne - a remarkably original take on a remarkably original cricketer. Gideon talks about Warne's ability to "make the unscripted look scripted" and why he was such a joy to write about. (PSA: We will be donating all your contributions till the end of June towards Covid relief in India. We plan to match your contributions upto $800) Talking Points: Writing a book in 31 days Warne coming along at the 'perfect time' Would a cricketer like Warne have succeeded in the 1970s? The SSC Test in 1993 - when Warne found himself in international cricket The ball of the century - and the perfection of timing The theatre of Warne - and the art of manipulating everyone around him Warne a