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When E.W. ‘Jim’ Swanton died in January 2000 aged 92, the tributes poured in from cricket lovers everywhere. For over 70 years, Jim Swanton described all the great cricket occasions; his wide knowledge and sharp judgement made him a legend. This celebration of his life in cricket includes the best of his writing and a selection of tributes from the likes of Sir Tim Rice, John Woodcock, Colin Cowdrey, Richie Bernard, John Major and Christopher Martin-Jenkins.