Young Wisden: A New Fans Guide to Cricket

Young Wisden is the perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports - cricket. Packed with colour photographs and illustrations, this beautifully presented book really brings the game to life. The author takes a wry look at every aspect of the game that a new fan could wish to know about, including: the basics - from how to read the scorecard to a crash course in the language types of cricket - the sport in all its forms, from beach cricket to the five day test 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 the world of cricket - the test nations, the great grounds, and the fans on tour history, humour and numbers - the playing greats, the grudge matches, the records, and villains and tricksters. Written for children, there are sure to be plenty of adults taking a look over their shoulder at this wonderful introduction to cricket.

Title - Young Wisden: A New Fans Guide to Cricket

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Author - Tim De Lisle

ISBN 13 - 9780713687194

Imprint - A & C Black Publishers Ltd

Publisher - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Date Published - 01/10/2007

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Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 203 x 280 x 13mm

Weight - 661 g

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