Christopher Sandford has published 30 previous books on subjects ranging from sport to music, film and political history. He writes widely for newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic. Sandford's book The Final Innings: The Cricketers of Summer 1939 was joint winner of the 2020 Cricket Society/MCC Book of the Year award.

"For an elderly cricket enthusiast, Christopher Sandford has brought a wonderfully researched story of cricket during the last World War, where the tales of the continuance of the game and the daring-do of players in uniform is also an inspiring read for younger followers. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of cricket."

Christopher Sandford has published 30 previous books on subjects ranging from sport to music, film and political history. He writes widely for newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic. Sandford's book The Final Innings: The Cricketers of Summer 1939 was joint winner of the 2020 Cricket Society/MCC Book of the Year award.

"For an elderly cricket enthusiast, Christopher Sandford has brought a wonderfully researched story of cricket during the last World War, where the tales of the continuance of the game and the daring-do of players in uniform is also an inspiring read for younger followers. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of cricket."