Total Cricket

Product Description

A fully illustrated introductory guide to the game and world of cricket.

Description

Total Cricket is the perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports - cricket. Packed with colour photographs and illustrations, this beautifully laid out 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 the shoulder at this wonderful introduction to cricket.