The Picador Book of Cricket

Author: Ramachandra Guha
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509841407
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 598

Book Description
A tribute to the finest writers on the game of cricket and an acknowledgement that the great days of cricket literature are behind us. There was a time when major English writers – P. G. Wodehouse, Arthur Conan Doyle, Alec Waugh – took time off to write about cricket, whereas the cricket book market today is dominated by ghosted autobiographies and statistical compendiums. The Picador Book of Cricket celebrates the best writing on the game and includes many pieces that have been out of print, or difficult to get hold of, for years. Including Neville Cardus, C. L. R. James, John Arlott, V. S. Naipaul, and C. B. Fry, this anthology is a must for any cricket follower or anyone interested in sports writing elevated to high art.

On Cricket

Author: Mike Brearley
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 1472129458
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 421

Book Description
'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 seems to recall a golden age of country cricket' The Times 'Brearley has a knack for paying respect to the past without denigrating the present and for calmly considering the future' Mail on Sunday Mike Brearley was arguably one of England's finest cricket captains; not just for his outstanding record leading his country but also for the way he orchestrated, during the 1981 Ashes series, one of the most extraordinary reversals in sporting history. In this collection of sparkling essays, Brearley reflects on the game he has come to know so well. He ranges from the personal - the influence of his Yorkshire father and the idols of his youth - to controversial aspects of the professional game, including cheating, corruption, and innovation, the latter often being on a borderline between genius and rebellion. Brearley also evaluates his heroes (amongst them Viv Richards, Bishan Bedi and Dennis Lillee), the game changers, the outstanding wicketkeepers, the 'Indian-ness' of four generations of Indian batsmen and the important commentators (including Harold Pinter, John Arlott and Ian Chappell). The Ashes, the most sustained love-hate relationship in the history of sport and key to Brearley's test-playing career, are raked over. Central to the book is an important section on race and cricket, and the legacy of C. L. R. James. Insightful and humorous, On Cricket is an intelligent exposition of the game's idiosyncratic culture and its enduring appeal.

This is Cricket

Author: Daniel Melamud
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0847868575
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Winner of the WISDEN BOOK OF THE YEAR award and the TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE YEAR, this book is a celebration of the elegance and timeless beauty of cricket—its greatest and most stylish players, from past heroes to today’s stars, along with its idyllic and hallowed grounds. Cricket has been played for over three hundred years and in some ways remains largely unchanged. It is this timelessness, and the style and spirit in which the game is conducted, which is celebrated in This Is Cricket. The book brings together such idyllic settings as Sir Paul Getty's Ground in Buckinghamshire, U.K., surrounded by rolling countryside, with the Otago cricket ground in New Zealand set against a backdrop of mountains, as well as the sport's most hallowed pitches, including Lord's (opened by Thomas Lord in 1814) and Melbourne Cricket Ground, which hosted the first-ever International "Test" match in 1877. Readers will venture on a journey to the Caribbean, where the fast bowling attack of the West Indies reigned in the 1970s, and to India, where cricket soared to new heights in the 1980s. From Shane Warne's hat-trick at the MCG in 1994 to Ben Stokes's heroics at Lord's and Headingley in 2019, This Is Cricket captures many of the game's most extraordinary events and players. The striking images of on-field action as well as candid dressing-room moments, some published here for the first time, are taken by some of the most respected photographers in sport. Featuring bucolic village greens, charming pavilions, endearing team portraits, extraordinary catches, devastating bowling, heroic batting, stylish sweaters, and silly fancy dress, this book illustrates why cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and why it is truly loved by so many.

Selected Books on Cricket Part 1 : Cricket/CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY

Author: Horace G. Hutchinson
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description
Selected Books on Cricket Part 1: Cricket/CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY by Horace G. Hutchinson and RAVI CHATURVEDI: This selection of books on cricket offers diverse perspectives on the sport. "Cricket" by Horace G. Hutchinson provides an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the game, covering its history, rules, techniques, and tactics. It may also delve into the development of cricket as a popular sport and its significance in different cultures. On the other hand, "CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY" by Ravi Chaturvedi explores the intriguing connection between cricket and Indian mythology, likely uncovering references, stories, or symbolism related to cricket in ancient Indian texts and folklore. Both books contribute unique insights into the world of cricket, appealing to cricket enthusiasts and scholars interested in its global and cultural dimensions. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Books on Cricket Part 1: Cricket/CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY": 1. Comprehensive Guide to Cricket: "Cricket" offers a thorough overview of the sport, catering to players, fans, and anyone curious about the intricacies of cricket. 2. Exploring Cricket's Cultural Roots: "CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY" investigates the connections between cricket and Indian mythology, potentially uncovering fascinating aspects of the sport's cultural significance. 3. Multiple Perspectives: The combination of these books provides a well-rounded understanding of cricket, blending practical knowledge with cultural and historical insights. Horace G. Hutchinson was a British golf and cricket player, as well as a prolific author. He was known for his expertise in both sports and his contributions to sports literature. As for Ravi Chaturvedi, there is limited information available in the context of this book. However, it is likely that he is a cricket enthusiast, scholar, or writer with a particular interest in exploring the connections between cricket and Indian mythology. Both authors' works contribute to the rich body of literature surrounding cricket and its cultural dimensions.

A Game Sustained: The impact of the First World War on cricket in Yorkshire 1914-20

Author: Jeremy Lonsdale
Publisher: Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians
ISBN: 1912421089
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
Over two million British men were injured or killed in the First World War. Millions more people supported the war effort at home – in factories, fields or by keeping essential services going. In these circumstances, how could something as trivial as cricket continue? For some, it was not acceptable; for others, watching or playing sport were reasonable responses to government calls to ‘carry on’. A Game Sustained examines what happened to cricket at all levels in Yorkshire between 1914 and 1918; how it kept going with so many men away; how its top league managed to attract players such as Hobbs, Barnes and Woolley; and how, when peace came, cricket resumed its place in county life in 1919 and 1920. It is a story of divided opinions and of guilt and uncertainty about the correct way to behave. It is also the story of efforts to sustain traditions and to keep some sense of normality at a time of crisis.

Oscar and the Cricket

Author: Geoff Waring
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0763645125
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A Start with Science book about moving and rolling. One day Oscar sees a ball in the grass. "Try pushing it!" says Cricket. Oscar learns that the ball rolls slowly in grass and faster on a path, until it bounces off a tree and changes direction. Some things need a push to move, and others use their muscles to move themselves — and to move plenty of other things, too. Back matter includes an index and supplemental activities.

Hows That? - A Little Book on Cricket for Boys and Beginners

Author: H. M. Herman
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473347947
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 107

Book Description
This vintage book provides information on the essentials of cricket in the form of a comprehensive yet concise treatise. With explanations of the rules, instructions for proper play, and tips on mastering the game, this is a volume that will appeal to novices with a desire to learnt the ins and outs of the game. "How's That? - A Little Book On Cricket For Boys And Beginners" would make for a fantastic addition to any collection, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of cricket.

Collected Writings on Cricket

Author: Zeeshan Mahmud
Publisher: Zeeshan Mahmud
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description

Cardus on Cricket

Author: Neville Cardus
Publisher: Souvenir Press
ISBN: 0285641018
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
Included are the imaginative reconstruction of the 1882 England and Australia test match to Cardus's descriptions of village cricket, accounts of the great players that Cardus watched play (from Donald Bradman and Harold Larwood to Wally Hammond) to examples of his 'Shastbury' writings. Chosen and introduced by Sir Rupert Hart-Davis, Cardus on Cricket features a range of writings from 'Cricket', 'Days in the Sun', 'The Summer Game', 'Good Days', 'Australian Summer' and 'The Manchester Guardian'.

My Spin on Cricket

Author: Richie Benaud
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444719254
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
'What seeps through the pages is Benaud's passion for the game, his open-mindedness and his eye for a story. He has become a cricket institution' The Sunday Times 'His timing is magical, his phrasing simple and his choice of what and when, quite brilliant ... his heart beats upon our summer game and frequently acts as its conscience' Daily Telegraph 'It's his insight, loyalty, generosity and quick wit that has kept him at the very top' The Sun * * * * * * A Sunday Times top ten hardback bestseller, this is a hugely enjoyable celebration of the game of cricket, written by its most popular TV commentator. My Spin on Cricket tells the story of the great game through the ages, through personal anecdotes and a lively, well informed narrative by Richie Benaud, the popular cricket commentator and former Australian cricket captain. Hailed as one of the most influential cricketer and cricket personalities of the last fifty years, he was the runaway winner in The Wisden Cricketer's commentators' poll of 2005. With the emphasis on the modern game, Richie puts current events under the spotlight and relates them to the past. He discusses all aspects of the game, including gambling, sledging, leadership and technological development in this entertaining and highly informative book.