Having played against one of England's greatest ever players as youngsters, this was always going to be high up on my list to read when it was first released and I eagerly purchased within the first week of its release. Why? Simply, along with his fast bowling partner, Jimmy Anderson, both epitomised why I love the game so much and why I am lucky enough to work in the sport today.

Broady is a fascinating character, very much the media darling in the opening partnership to the more cautious Anderson, more willing to put himself out there and also not afraid of saying what he thinks about the game, opponents and the media.

His early life, growing up as the son of a Test Match Cricketer, Chris Broad, and how cricket was always going to be at the forefront of his life from a young age, how he developed going from a batsman in his youth, to suddenly realising his potential as a bowler and moving into the Leicestershire Academy.

It would only be a matter of time before his professional career started, how he was earmarked early as England potential from his time with the Foxes, learning and developing the game before being plucked into the limelight with England.

Off course, a large majority of the book is dedicated to his time with England, he was a mainstay for well over a decade with the side in all formats and played in many of the most iconic series and matches, many told in the book, but also his battles on the pitch with England, his relationship with his teammates, the majority positive but also some that tested him and his character.

Its one of the great cricketing autobiographies you could read, and nothing is left out and is very much well worth adding to your list of must reads, whether you are a hardcore cricket fan or a casual viewer, this book won't let you down.