Gideon Haigh

Gideon Haigh

Gideon Haigh (Gideon Clifford Jeffrey Davidson Haigh) was born on December 29th, 1965 and is currently 60 years old. Gideon Haigh was born in London, England.

Gideon Haigh is a non-fiction author, editor, and journalist best known for his work in crime, business, and sport journalism. He is particularly known for his work in cricket, where he has developed a strong reputation as a leading commentator and author in Australia.

Over the years, he has worked with major magazines, newspapers, and media outlets in Australia and worldwide. His articles have been published in The Times, The Guardian, and The Australian.

Through these platforms, he has reported on business matters, Australian public life, and major cricket events with a research-driven style.

While cricket is at the core of his work, Gideon Haigh has also written and reported on crime, legal controversies, and corporate history. He moves between serious public affairs and sport effortlessly, as he combines analysis, interviews, and historical context to explain the news and why it matters.

As a cricket journalist, Gideon is known for chronicling the matches, players, and culture of the sport. In this regard, he has published investigative works, histories, and biographies examining cricket both as a social institution and a game in India, England, and Australia.

Outside of his work as a journalist, he is a regular commentator and speaker on public issues and cricket.

In 2000, Gideon Haigh published the work Mystery Spinner, which follows the life and times of an unusual cricketer from Australia known as Jack Iverson, who made his name for his bizarre bowling style.

Iverson’s spin bowling made him famous, even as he confused batsmen who could never predict where the ball would go.

Haigh explores the man's rise in the world of cricket, his memorable but short international career, and the mystery of his personality and playing style. He also examines the intricacies of fame, how Iverson struggled after leaving the game.

Haigh thus provides readers with deeper insights into one of the most complex but talented sports figures in Australian cricket history.

In Certain Admissions, which he published in 2015, Gideon Haigh published a true crime work about a murder in Melbourne in 1949.

Beth Williams is a young woman who was found dumped on the beach following a meetup with a radio personality, John Bryan Kerr. The latter was arrested and charged with the murder.

The work follows the arguments about innocence and guilt, public attention, and long court battles in the case. Kerr is subjected to multiple trials as the case becomes very divisive and controversial. Haigh also examines how public pressure and media coverage shaped the case.

Years later, the mystery remains alive with new claims emerging and no clear answer being offered.

Pivoting back to memoir, Gideon Haigh published Sultan alongside Wasim Akram in 2022. The latter was one of the greatest fast bowlers using the left arm to play some of the most devastating balls.

He was brought up on the streets of Lahore, Pakistan, and was mentored by Imran Khan, the captain of the national team, to become a top player who won the 1992 World Cup.

The work covers his battles with top cricketers such as Shane Warne, Viv Richards, Sachin Tendulkar, and Ian Botham. It also discusses controversies around ball tampering and match fixing in cricket.

Beyond sport, he showcases Wasim’s personal struggles, including his addiction and family tragedy, as he gives a full view of his challenges, pressure, and success both on and off the field.

Gideon Haigh: Awards & Accolades

Haigh's book, Certain Admissions won the Ned Kelly Awards, Best True Crime, in 2016.

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