Gilly: The Turbulent Life of Roy Gilchrist

The gripping, turbulent and tragic biography of cricket meteor, Roy Gilchrist – a book that adds to the current debate surrounding racism and cricket.

Covering his life story from childhood poverty in rural Jamaica and his rise within international cricket to his downfall both on and off the cricket pitch, Gilly is the first ever biography written about the cricketer.

The book includes:

• Fresh material about Gilchrist
• Details on why he was sent home from the West Indies tour of India in 1959 and why he was never reinstated
• Testimony from fellow Jamaican and West Indian fast bowler, Chester Watson who tried to save Gilchrist from his inner demons