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For 30 years, batsmen around the world have feared the slow and deliberate way Rudi Koertzen raises his left arm to give them out - so much so that it has given rise to his nickname, Slow Death. Des……続きを見る

This is an exacting social history of Indian cricket between 1780 and 1947. It considers cricket as a derivative sport, creatively adapted to suit modern Indian socio-cultural needs, fulfil politica……続きを見る

This summer's Ashes was another unforgettable instalment in the oldest and greatest rivalry in international sport. From the thrilling denouement at Trent Bridge, when Australia came within 19 runs ……続きを見る

Nasser Hussain was acclaimed as England's best cricket captain since Mike Brearley. Under his leadership, a side more famous for its batting collapses and ability to seize defeat from the jaws of vi……続きを見る

______________________ A fascinating examination of cricket in the nineteenth century by 'the most entertaining historian alive' (Spectator) 'Few historians have the power to make you feel you actua……続きを見る

white trousers is a guide to cricket survival in the white heat of dressing room banter and pub chat, it shows how respect can be earned, bantering mastered and local talent impressed: this is a boo……続きを見る

The number 1 bestseller in paperback. One of the greatest cricketers of all time, Ricky Ponting boasts more records than any other player in Australian history including the most wins as a player an……続きを見る

From his early days Wodehouse adored cricket and references to the game run like a golden thread though his writings. He not only wrote about this glorious British pastime, but also played it well, ……続きを見る

The great C L R James once asked: 'What do they know of cricket who only cricket know?' For some of us answering that can keep you awake at night. Soumya Bhattacharya knows this: he has a steady job……続きを見る

Modest in stature but with a giant heart, Norwich City have made their mark in English football over the last 100 years. From giant-killing exploits during Southern League days, to near glory in the……続きを見る

Cricket is undoubtedly the elegant game, occupying a long-established and distinguished position in the annals of sporting history. Played by gentlemen the world over, the word cricket may derive fr……続きを見る

The autobiography of West Indies fast-bowling legend turned Sky pundit, Michael Holding, author of the award-winning Why We Kneel, How We Rise As one of the fastest bowlers the world has seen, Micha……続きを見る

Cricket has an alarming suicide rate. Among international players for England and several other countries it is far above the national average for all sports: and there have been numerous instances ……続きを見る

HIGHLIGHTS OF A CAREER IN CRICKET FROM BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED UMPIRE, THE LATE DICKIE BIRD. 'You know what you will get with Mr Bird, and he delivers it with unabashed aplomb in this amiable book' - C……続きを見る

From facing the old foe, England, to a World Cup campaign, Australia's cricket captain charts his year ... In 2006-07, Ricky Ponting's Australian team achieved the first Ashes clean sweep in 86 year……続きを見る

A first-hand look at the most turbulent events to occur in the history of Australian and world cricket. Malcolm Speed has been involved first-hand with some of the most tumultuous events in the hist……続きを見る

For generation after generation, in the cities and the bush, Australian children have yearned to wear the baggy green. to be the next trumper of Bradman, Lillee or Marsh. to make it, they knew they'……続きを見る

Love him or loathe him, Ricky Ponting is one of the biggest names in cricket, having been at the heart of so many memorable Ashes and Test encounters over the years. Coinciding with the end of Ponti……続きを見る

The 66th edition of the PLAYFAIR CRICKET ANNUAL reviews England's two 2012 home Test series against West Indies and South Africa, as well as their T20 world cup campaign and their autumn/winter matc……続きを見る

A Season of Tests, Turmoil and Twenty20 Few Australian cricket captains have had a tougher time than that experienced by Ricky Ponting in 2008-09 - a controversial test tour of India, series home an……続きを見る

'It is now thirty-five years since Geoffrey Moorhouse wrote his cricket classic The Best Loved Game, which also seems unimaginable, but only because it feels like last week. Even so, in that time th……続きを見る

The mental side of cricket is what separates the best players from the rest. Technical, tactical, and physical preparation are important for top class performances but it is often what happens insid……続きを見る

Once the preserve of the English, now, for nations the world over, summertime means cricket bats to be oiled, rain forecasts analysed and tea in the pavilion. Cricket has enthralled us since the sev……続きを見る

Described by the media as 'the David Beckham of cricket', Kevin has become the poster boy for English cricket. But he is also in possession of a prodigious talent - fearless, bold and with unflappab……続きを見る

The unauthorised biography of the world's most entertaining - and Britain's most successful - cricketing all-rounder In his prime, year in, year out, Ian Botham provided the most memorable moments o……続きを見る

Kim Hughes was one of the most majestic and daring batsmen to play for Australia in the last 40 years. Golden curled and boyishly handsome, his rise and fall as captain and player is unparalleled in……続きを見る

If you love cricket, you'll love the 17th Man's Ashes Diary! Laugh your way through the 2013 Ashes Tour with nearly 100 diary entries The 17th Man returns, bringing his unique style to the 2013 Ash……続きを見る

The Politics of South African Cricket analyses the relationship between politics and sport, in particular cricket, in South Africa. South African Cricket embraces an ethos that is symbolic of a wide……続きを見る

W. G. Grace burst onto the cricket scene in the 1860s with spectacular force. He dominated the game until the end of the century, and influences it to this day. He was the world's first sporting sup……続きを見る

Here is a substantial work which reviews Indias nearly half a century of international cricket, and places our test cricketers and their deeds in a historical perspective. Abandoning the traditional……続きを見る