Ashley Giles MBE Releases New Book

Ashley Giles MBE, a vital member of England’s legendary 2005 Ashes-winning team, represented his country 116 times and belongs to the elite group of players to have scored over 1,000 Test runs and taken more than 100 wickets. Since retiring from playing in 2007, Giles has taken on a variety of leadership and coaching roles at both county and international levels, and he now serves as CEO of Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

In addition to his distinguished cricketing career, Ashley is a captivating public speaker. His warmth, and insight into leadership and high performance make him a fantastic choice for after-dinner speaking engagements and corporate events. To enquire about booking Ashley, visit his speaker page here.

But that’s not all, Ashley has just released a powerful new memoir:

The King of Spain and I: Surviving Cricket, Depression and the Greatest Ever Ashes

This is more than just a story about cricket. Drawing on personal journals and reflections from his early days as a young player at Warwickshire, Ashley offers a raw and deeply personal account of his struggles with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and depression – and how he overcame them to become a key figure in one of England’s most iconic cricketing eras.

Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the dressing rooms with legends like Vaughan, Hussain, Flintoff and Pietersen, this book is an unflinching look at the psychological toll of elite sport, and the strength it takes to survive and succeed at the highest level.

👉 Click here to learn more and purchase your copy.