Cec Pepper dared defy Australian cricket's Colossus and it cost him his Test career.
'What do you have to do to get the little bastard out?' he yelled after his exultant lbw shout was rejected in the Don's comeback match.
He was reported for his 'continuing vile language' – and ostracised.
Within weeks he'd taken his talents to England where he became the highest paid professional in the world… and the best, most-colourful cricketer never to represent Australia.
Language
English
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
Release
January 01, 2018
ISBN 13
9780992522865
Pep: The Story of Cec Pepper, the Best Cricketer Never to Play For Australia
Cec Pepper dared defy Australian cricket's Colossus and it cost him his Test career.
'What do you have to do to get the little bastard out?' he yelled after his exultant lbw shout was rejected in the Don's comeback match.
He was reported for his 'continuing vile language' – and ostracised.
Within weeks he'd taken his talents to England where he became the highest paid professional in the world… and the best, most-colourful cricketer never to represent Australia.