This essential companion for all cricket lovers documents the illustrious history of the gentleman?s game. It is crammed full of fascinating feats, sticky wickets and intriguing trivia, so even if you don?t like cricket, you?ll love this. From the worst batsman in the world to the record innings that almost wasn?t, this compelling collection of balls, bails, bats and blockholes is guaranteed to enthral. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.|This essential companion by cricket enthusiast Brian Levison is for all cricket lovers and documents the illustrious history of the gentleman's game. It is crammed full of fascinating feats, sticky wickets and intriguing trivia and is the next must-have for any lover of cricketing facts.
From the worst batsman in the world to the record innings that almost wasn't, this compelling collection of balls, bails, bats and blockholes is guaranteed to enthral. With over 50 brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to.
The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.|This essential companion for all cricket lovers documents the illustrious history of the gentleman's game, is crammed full of fascinating feats, sticky wickets and intriguing trivia. From the worst batsman in the world to the record innings that almost wasn't, this compelling collection of balls, bails, bats and blockholes is guaranteed to enthral.
