Ian Botham identifies the one hundred individuals who have most significantly shaped the landscape of cricket during his professional era. Drawing upon his extensive career as one of the sport's most prominent all-rounders, Botham curates a personal selection of players, officials, and cultural figures who influenced the game. The text serves as a subjective hall of fame, blending technical appreciation of athletic skill with anecdotal reflections on the personalities that defined the sport at the turn of the millennium.

The book functions as a subjective, anecdotal record of cricket history from the viewpoint of a central participant. Its focus on personal relationships and character assessments provides a specialized look at the sport's social dynamics rather than a comprehensive statistical analysis.