Full of stories, observations, jokes and whimsy, Guardian cricket writer Booth offers an original and engaging journey around the curious world of cricket examining the nations who spend vast chunks of their time fretting over the fate of a small red ball.

Cricket, Lovely Cricket?

Sports & Outdoors

Booth, Lawrence

Other Team Sports

Yellow Jersey Press

Cricket, Lovely Cricket?: An Addict's Guide to the World's Most Exasperating Game

This second edition of Young Wisden is the perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports. Packed with hundreds of new colour photographs and illustrations, and completely updated to include the latest stats and stars, this vibrantly designed book really brings the game to life. The authors take a wry look at every aspect of the game that a new fan could wish to know about, including- <ul> <li>the basics - from how to read the scorecard to a crash course in the language</li> <li>types of cricket - the Twenty20, one-day and first-class formats of the game at all levels, from beach cricket through to international Test cricket</li> <li>batsmen, bowlers, fielders, keepers and thinkers - what it takes to be great in each position and plenty of info on the best there has been</li> <li>the world of cricket - the Test nations, the great grounds, and the fans on tour</li> <li>history, humour and numbers - the playing greats, the grudge matches, the records, and villains and tricksters.</li> </ul> Written for children, there are sure to be plenty of adults taking a look over their shoulder at this brilliant introduction to cricket. Incomparablereally, different planet stuff. It is comprehensive without being bewildering,colourful but not showy, confident but never esoteric. It is also superblydesigned. The Wisden Cricketer Packed withinformation this is perfect for the youngsters whoprefer Pietersen to Rooney. The Times Thecricketing world's bible specially written for children. The Economist

Young Wisden: A new fan's guide to cricket

De, Lisle Tim

A&C Black

The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Wisden 2012 - the 149th edition - contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs. Including the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and some of the finest sports writing of the year - such as the brilliant obituaries - together with trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack truly is a "must-have" for every cricket fan. A perennial bestseller in the UK. "There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden". Andrew Baker in the Daily Telegraph

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2012

The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Wisden 2012 - the 149th edition - contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs.Including the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and some of the finest sports writing of the year - such as the brilliant obituaries - together with trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack truly is a "must-have" for every cricket fan.A perennial bestseller in the UK."There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden". Andrew Baker in the Daily Telegraph

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2012 (Wisden Cricketers' Almanack (Paperback))

Reference

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Wisden Cricketers Almanack 2020 LARGE

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