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"Crossing the Line" by Gideon Haigh is an insightful and critical examination of how Australian cricket lost its way, focusing on a decade of transformative but damaging changes within the sport and its governing bodies. The book centers around the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal involving Australian players Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft, which led to public outrage, lengthy bans, and a crisis of confidence in Australian cricket.
Haigh offers an independent cultural review of the cricket team and Cricket Australia during this turbulent era, highlighting systemic issues both on the field and within the administration. He questions when cricket shifted from being a complex sport about teamwork and skill to a commercialized event focused more on individual stars and marketability. Haigh explores a culture marked by bullying, sycophancy, and losing sight of the game's spirit.
Drawing on interviews, insider accounts, and sharp analysis, the book depicts a system struggling with self-inflicted problems and losing its moral compass. It raises critical questions about leadership, ethics, and accountability. Ultimately, "Crossing the Line" reflects on the broader cultural and organizational failures that led to one of the darkest chapters in Australian cricket history, while also asking whether the sport can reclaim its integrity and spirit.
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