--- product_id: 58041911 title: "Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 Mar. 2015" brand: "andrew murtagh" price: "22618CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/58041911-sundial-in-the-shade-the-story-of-barry-richards-genius store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 Mar. 2015 **Brand:** andrew murtagh **Price:** 22618CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 Mar. 2015 by andrew murtagh - **How much does it cost?** 22618CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/58041911-sundial-in-the-shade-the-story-of-barry-richards-genius) ## Best For - andrew murtagh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted andrew murtagh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 Mar. 2015 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YGG9OGfCL.jpg) ![Sundial in the Shade: The Story of Barry Richards: the Genius Lost to Test Cricket Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 Mar. 2015 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Nb4KqKlhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All good *by L***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2023* Purchased for a friend who loves it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I remember as a 12 year old seeing Richards play ... *by W***1 on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 July 2015* I remember as a 12 year old seeing Richards play for Hampshire against Sussex in 1978. It was Tony Greig's first game back after his Packer ban. At the end of the first day (possibly of the most one-sided in championship history?) Hampshire had reached 300 for 2 (Greenidge 220 not out) after bowling Sussex out for 77. Richards had made 60 and was out caught driving to mid off. Whilst the Greenidge innings was full of aggressive intent and was remorseless, Richards' innings made more of an impression on me; supremely elegant, unhurried and effortless. Much of what has been written about Richards since then talks about his unfulfilled potential (being one of the most talented players to play the game) and his boredom with the lack of challenge. I felt that the 'circumstances' when he played ( South Africa' s test exile, the remorseless grind of 6 days a week of cricket and the lack of opportunity to make money from the game, mitigated against him and did not allow him to forge the reputation on a wider scale that he deserved.This was a fascinating read from a talented author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Read *by S***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2015* This book is an enjoyable read about a cricket legend. As a piece of work about genius the author gives the reader some real insights about the personality behind the player....his 'forensic powers of observation' of his opponents (and people generally) as well as his playing technique. As a commentator he was as thoughtful as say, Mike Atherton, FEC when at Cambridge.His test exclusion was a mighty bonus to those who saw him playing in English county cricket, particularly those of us in Hampshire. Andy Murtagh righty mentions his very cautious innings against Northamptonshire (Bishan Bedi in particular) which was critical to one of the two trophies he won with the club. He also made a he made a century against a strong Leicestershire team that was critical to the other that stands out even now: he was,in effect, playing an early version of 2020 cricket by himself that day, decades before the format was introduced.The book is longer than the page count suggests, a five day read rather than three. Overall the author deserves a vote of thanks for sustaining a good line and length, giving a fair appreciation of the man and the wider context in which the game was played. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/58041911-sundial-in-the-shade-the-story-of-barry-richards-genius](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/58041911-sundial-in-the-shade-the-story-of-barry-richards-genius) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*