Through the prism of cricket and the transformative year of 1981, Ben Dobson explores how sport can influence as well as reflect society. He considers the remarkable synergies between two of the era’s most iconic figures – Margaret Thatcher and Ian Botham – assessing their impact on the future of Britain and its people. Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd Author(s): Ben Dobson Number of pages: 320 Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 144 x 223 x 32 Cover type: Hardback