On Cricket (Brearley Mike)(Paperback)

Spirit of Cricket: Reflections on Play and Life (Brearley Mike)(Pevná vazba)

Ex-England cricket captain Mike Brearley examines the 'Spirit of Cricket' and how the notion of a 'good spirit' can be applied more broadly than simply in cricket or

On Cricket (Brearley Mike)(Paperback)

'A treasure of recollections and reactions, talking heroes, controversies and big themes' i paper 'Brearley is at his best in these quirky, delightful essays when he is exploring the human qualities of humbler players . . . Brearley's admiration for his friends' decency, craftsmanship and modesty

On Cricket (Brearley Mike)(Pevná vazba)

A TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A treasure of recollections and reactions, talking heroes, controversies and big themes' i paper 'Brearley is at his best in these quirky, delightful essays when he is exploring the human qualities of humbler players . . . Brearley's admiration for his friends'

Herding Cats: The Art of Amateur Cricket Captaincy (Campbell Charlie)(Paperback)

In 1985 Mike Brearley published The Art of Captaincy, revealing how he steered Middlesex and England to victory with his team of first-class cricketers. He got the absolute best out of his players, inspiring Ian Botham to new heights against the Australians in 1981. Few cricketers have had a

Cricketing Caesar: A Biography of Mike Brearley (Peel Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Mike Brearley was one of England's greatest captains, thrice winning the Ashes, including the memorable series of 1981. He also led Middlesex to four county championships and two Gillette Cup wins. In this first-ever biography of Brearley, Mark Peel assesses the many facets of his complex

Playfair Cricket Annual 2021 (Marshall Ian)(Paperback / softback)

The world's bestselling cricket annual. The indispensable pocket guide to the cricket

Ten Poems About Cricket(Paperback / softback)

Characters of Cricket (Whiting Dan)(Paperback)

Cricket is a game that has always attracted mavericks and characters. Cantankerous batsman, lethal bowlers, criminal wicket keepers, and philandering fielders feature as Dan from 'The Middle Stump' looks at the good, the bad, and the potentially dangerous of the cricket world. Dan has interviewed

Alex and the Cricket Ninjas (Wong Rachael)(Paperback / softback)

Real Cricket (Palmer Tom)(Paperback)

As he spends his days playing makeshift cricket, Adnan dreams of playing the game professionally for a team. When one of Adnan's games ends with a damaged car, he fears his chances of practising will be over - his future all depends on what the owner of the car says to his parents ... This lovely

Meaning of Cricket (Hotten Jon)(Paperback / softback)

Cricket is a strange game. It is a team sport that is almost entirely dependent on individual performance. Blending legendary players, from Vivian Richards to Mark Ramprakash, Kevin Pietersen to Ricky Ponting, and with his own cricketing story, the author explores the funny, moving and melancholic

First XI - Eleven Stories of the World of Cricket (Cattell Bob)(Paperback / softback)

Eleven cricket-themed short stories, each set in a different

And God Created Cricket (Hughes Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Cricket defines Englishness like no other national pastime. This title presents the story of the mad characters who inhabit the game, the extraordinary lengths people go to watch and play it, and the tale of a national

Cricket (England and Wales Cricket Board)(Paperback / softback)

The perfect introduction to the sportfor all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It ispacked with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of theprofessionals in

Original Spin - Misadventures in Cricket (Marks Vic)(Paperback / softback)

The much-loved former England player, Guardian cricket correspondent and TMS broadcaster tells the story of his life in cricket for the first

Diary of a Cricket God (Flint Shamini)(Paperback)

Marcus Atkinson is a cricket god (not ). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his wrists. Marcus is a Maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to--with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format,

Following On - A Memoir of Teenage Obsession and Terrible Cricket (John Emma)(Paperback / softback)

Arlott, Swanton and the Soul of English Cricket (Fay Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

The Original Laws of Cricket (Atherton Mike)(Pevná vazba)

This series of books from the Bodleian Library reproduces the original rules of classic sports, complete with commentary about their historical evolution and adaptation--in attractive, collectible formats. They are informative and often witty companions to the world of sport, bringing the past and

Fatty Batter: How Cricket Saved My Life (Then Ruined It) (Simkins Michael)(Paperback)

This hilarious story of one man's lifelong obsession with cricket takes readers fromthe early awkward days as a fat boy growing up in a Brighton sweet shop to his years running a team of dysfunctional inadequates still chasing the sweet spot. In this story, cricket offers a shelter from life's

My A-Z of Cricket - A personal celebration of our glorious game (Blofeld Henry)(Pevná vazba)

A funny and entertaining guide to cricket from iconic cricket character, Henry

Remarkable Cricket Grounds (Levison Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Across six of the seven continents on which cricket is played, there are some remarkable cricket grounds. From a tidal strip of sand outside the Ship Inn at Elie, in Fife, to the monumental Melbourne Cricket Ground with its 100,000 capacity, this book features the extraordinary places and venues in

Court and Bowled: Tales of Cricket and the Law (Wilson James)(Paperback / softback)

Court and Bowled examines a number of stories where cricket or cricketers gave rise to a legal dispute. All of the stories demonstrated something common to both cricket matches and court cases: behind the intrigue, entertainment and theatrics of both there are always real people and real human

England: The Biography - The Story of English Cricket (Wilde Simon)(Paperback / softback)

The most comprehensive and revealing account of the story of England cricket and cricketers yet