Official Programme: E. W. Swanton’s Commonwealth Cricket Team Tour of Hong Kong, 31 March – 7 April 1964

Description

An original official souvenir programme produced for E. W. Swanton’s Commonwealth Cricket Team tour of Hong Kong, held between 31 March and 7 April 1964, one of the most distinguished international representative cricket tours of the post-war period.

Published by the Hong Kong Cricket League, this 67-page illustrated programme commemorates the visit of a remarkable Commonwealth side assembled by the celebrated cricket journalist, broadcaster and author E. W. Swanton. The touring party brought together some of the finest cricketers of the era from England, Australia, the West Indies, India and beyond, reflecting the strength and prestige of international cricket during the early 1960s.

The programme is illustrated throughout with individual player portraits, biographies and tour information, including Sir Garfield Sobers, Richie Benaud, Sir Leonard Hutton, Seymour Nurse, Sonny Ramadhin, The Nawab of Pataudi and other leading members of the touring side. Together they represent one of the strongest representative teams assembled during the decade, making the publication an important souvenir of a significant event in cricket history.

Beyond recording the matches themselves, the programme reflects the growing international influence of cricket across Asia during the post-war years. Tours such as this played an important role in promoting the game throughout the Commonwealth and strengthening sporting links between Britain, Hong Kong and the wider cricketing world.

Official programmes from the 1964 tour are considerably scarcer than those from major Test series in England or Australia and remain sought after by collectors of cricket literature, Commonwealth sporting history and the careers of Sir Garfield Sobers and Richie Benaud.

Condition

Very good condition. Minor edge wear, light marks and gentle creasing to the original wrappers. Internally clean and complete.

Publisher: Hong Kong Cricket League
Date: 1964
Size: 12.7 × 19 cm
Pagination: 67 pages
Binding: Original printed wrappers

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