Ricky Ellcock wasn't just another boy with a dream. He was a force of nature, a beacon of resilience. From playing cricket under the Caribbean sun to navigating the vast skies, his journey is a testament to the power of ambition and determination. "Balls To Fly" chronicles Ricky's life from his humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming Virgin Atlantic's first black Captain. Experience the highs of his cricketing days, the challenges of injuries, and the thrill of taking to the skies.

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Dealing with the Scourge of biases, prejudice and racism, a legacy of slavery but continuing through boarding school, cricket, flying and now his son

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In Balls To Fly, we follow an extraordinary story of determination, endeavour and resilience.

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Relive the golden days of cricket and get an insider's view of the sport's challenges and triumphs.

Balls To Fly

An Unbelievable Journey

“I feel extremely fortunate to have had two incredible careers. If you ask most little boys what they want to do when they are older, I suspect the vast majority of them would say they either want to be a professional sportsman or a pilot. I have managed to do both, and for that, I feel eternally privileged, grateful and blessed.”

Ricky Ellcock - Author of Balls To Fly

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Inspiring story of top cricketer turned Virgin Atlantic pilot Ricky Ellcock, overcoming adversity in more ways than one:

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Sir. Richard Branson

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Fast Bowler. Captain. Dad.

Are you a cricket enthusiast from India, Australia, England, or the West Indies? Ever wondered about the journey of a cricketer beyond the pitch? Dive into Ricky's story, from playing county cricket in England to facing the fast-paced challenges of aviation. A must read for every cricket lover!

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Barbados-born Ricky Ellcock had twin ambitions as a boy – to become a cricketer and fly airplanes. His father was, like Ricky, cricket-mad – but on the question of him becoming a pilot his answer was emphatic: black people don’t fly planes.

Ricky’s talents as a fast bowler won him many plaudits and a scholarship to come to England. Before long he was playing at the top of the sport, but the stresses on his body meant he kept breaking down. When those injuries threatened to end his career completely, Ricky looked to disprove his dad and make history in the skies.

Ricky's autobiography is called Balls to Fly.

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Balls To Fly: Ricky Ellcock - An Autobiography