Steve Waugh's tales of triumph and defeat in 2002.
On one level, Steve Waugh's 2002 continues his amazing trend of success. The Australian Test team through 2001-2002 achieved more famous victories, most notably a demolition of South Africa.
However, the Australian one-day side stumbled, Steve Waugh's own form was average and the end of the Australian season he was stunningly sacked as one-day captain. This treatment of one of Australia's greatest ever cricketers was a decision as controversial as any made by selectors in recent years.
Thus, Steve Waugh's 2002 cricket diary becomes a personal study of victory and defeat. In typically honest fashion, Waugh examines the reasons why his cricket adventure has turned slightly sour, and ponders his future in the game. At the same time, once again we are taken behind the scenes for a captain's-eye view of this great Australian team and how the issues of the day impacted on them.
Together, the parallel themes of team success and personal setback make this arguably Waugh's most important book to date.
