My main recollection of Tony Pigott is of his postponing his marriage to make his England debut during the ill-fated England tour of New Zealand in 1983-84. As he starts his book, Lester and the Deckchair Revolution, with this episode - sadly, a short-lived union alongside his becoming a one-Test wonder - it seems that I am not alone in remembering this episode although it certainly does not define him.

I am always pleased to see Andrew Murtagh's name on a book cover. He has written many generous biographies and this collaborative book with Tony Pigott adds to that collection.

The reader will learn that Tony has had a rich and varied life in cricket which has encompassed stalwart county cricketer for Sussex and Surrey; CEO at Sussex, a position which started with and is included in the book's title; coach; pitch inspector and match referee for the E.C.B.. Like many fast bowlers, he has suffered injury and, later, ill-health, something which, to his credit, his indomitable spirit has overcome.

The figures at the end of the book will show that Tony was a top-class county cricketer who batted decently whilst being more recognised for his aggressive fast bowling. He had an enviable all-round record at Harrow as well as being a highly-gifted and award-winning rackets player.

Tony and Andrew cover Tony's role and how it came about in the Deckchair Revolution at Hove extensively and which led to his becoming CEO of Sussex. There has been misfortune along the way for Tony and his ousting from that position is addressed forthrightly as is much in the book.

Tony has made many friends through the game, many of whom have written engagingly throughout the book. He also had the honour of being at Sussex at the same time as Imran Khan from whom he learnt a great deal.

Lester and the Deckchair Revolution is a most interesting book and shows, although it is unlikely to be necessary, that there is very much more to Tony Pigott than that missed wedding over forty years ago.