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When was the first Ashes held? Who holds the highest individual Test runs score? And what exactly is a silly mid-off?
Find the answer to all these and more inside The Cricket Pocket Bible, a pocket compendium of cricketing trivia and titbits about one of the world''s most popular sports. Inside, debate the teams and the triumphs, defend the clubs and the competitions and discover how the quintessentially ''English'' game of cricket became so popular in places as far afield as Australia, India and the West Indies.
You’ll also find practical information in The Cricket Pocket Bible - like the rules of playing cricket, how to kit yourself out in cricket gear, how to explain all the cricketing fielding positions and even how to bowl a googly.
This pocket guide will take you through all the highlights of cricket, from the longest Test Match to the most unusual cricket match locations. Find out about memorable cricket World Cup moments, the history of the game, as well as the origin of the name and facts about famous cricket players from Brian Lara and Ian Botham to Freddie Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen. Inside The Cricket Pocket Bible you’ll also find out about cricket etiquette, different forms of cricket around the world, how cricket has evolved with advances in technology and information on famous locations such as Lord’s Cricket Ground – home to the world’s oldest sporting museum.
Whether you''re a seasoned supporter like Mick Jagger or a recent cricket convert, The Cricket Pocket Bible is guaranteed to educate, enlighten and entertain every lover of the world-renowned game. So whether you’re already an avid cricket fan or simply enjoy watching an afternoon’s cricket at The Oval, Trent Bridge or Edgbaston, if you want to get all the essential information about cricket - from cricket players and cricket grounds to umpires and cricketing records - sit back with The Cricket Pocket Bible today.
It won’t have you stumped.
''I tend to think that cricket is the greatest thing that God ever created on earth'' Harold Pinter
''At its best, cricket is the most wonderful entertainment in the world'' Michael Parkinson
''A cricketer''s life is a life of splendid freedom, healthy effort, endless variety, and delightful good fellowship.'' W.G. Grace
''It doesn''t matter how pretty you look, it''s how many runs you get'' Steve Waugh
This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...
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