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Ian Botham
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2009]
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Voted the greatest English cricketer of the 20th century by the fans, Sir Ian Botham is the English games one true living legend and his story both on and off the pitch reads like a Boys Own rollercoaster ride. Born with a natural genius for the game, Botham began breaking... more
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Christopher Sandford
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2009]
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Subtitled, }The Cricketer, The Celebrity, The Politician{. Paperback edition of the biography of the cricketing legend. Sandford has also written books on Geoff Boycott, John Major and Mick Jagger. The definitive biography of Imran Khan, the former Pakistan cricket captain and all-rounder--the Oxbridge graduate and vociferous campaigner; the devout Muslim... more
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Ashish Manchanda
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2011]
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Prankish, adroit and stout guy Ashish, falls in love with his angelic and dominating classmate Taanya aka Taani. Born with a silver spoon in mouth, the SRK and cricket lover, Ashish tries every trick in the book, from same tuition to sharing of books to score over her Juliet. The... more
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Sandy Balfour
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A cricket obsessive decides to teach his daughters skateboarding boyfriend all about the wisdom of the game of cricket. Slowly but surely cricket seeps into their shared summer. Description: What I Love About Cricket is the story of a summer when a 'master' cricket obsessive teaches his novice 'pupil' the... more
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Mark Butcher
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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Learn to Play Cricket: Teach Yourself is the essential guide for cricketers of all ages who want to improve their all-round skills and player performance. Written by Mark Butcher, Captain of Surrey County Cricket Club and former England Captain, together with Paul Abraham, an ECB Level 3 Coach and Berkshire... more
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J Harold
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2008]
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A hilarious collection of rude, crude, famous and infamous 'sledges' - a must have for every cricket tragic. In these days of cricketing correctness and codes of behaviour being handed down by the Cricket Police, here is a salute to the good old days when games were won and lost... more
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Richie Benaud
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2006]
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"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. With the emphasis on the modern game, Richie puts current events under the spotlight and relates... more
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Harry Ricketts
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2006]
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"How do you deliver a "googly" or make chin music? What are a beamer, a flipper, a corker, and a jaffa? What do a bunny, a cherry, a dolly and a royal golden duck have to do with sports?" Readers will discover the answers to these questions and learn much... more
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David Frith
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2011]
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Cricket has an alarming suicide rate. Among international players for England and several other countries it is far above the national average for all sports: and there have been numerous instances at other levels of the game. For thirty years, celebrated cricket author David Frith has collected data on this... more
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Don Oslear
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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WISDEN'S THE LAWS OF CRICKET sets out in full the text of the new laws of cricket, 42 in number (with permission of the MCC which own the copyright in them). For each law it provides a commentary covering the reasons for any changs, explaining the background, and highlighting how... more
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Greg Gowden
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2008]
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The life of Jack Fingleton, formidable opener for Australia during the Bodyline series. Jack Fingleton is one of Australian cricket's most important and intriguing characters. In John Arlott's words: He is himself?and a diverse himself it is.' Fingleton was an outstanding opening batsman with a reputation for fearlessness against the... more
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Jack Egan
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2004]
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This unauthorized biography details the life and accomplishments of Steve Waugh, one of Australia's cricket legends. Interviews with coaches, commentators, and other cricketers lend insights into the world of this private sports hero. In addition to telling a personal story, this volume offers a look into the behind-the-scenes politics and... more
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Justin Langer
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2009]
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Motivational life lessons and observations from one of Australia's most respected cricketers. This is more than just a sports book, although the author is an accomplished Test cricketer. Justin Langer was a member of one of Australia's greatest sporting teams for nearly a decade - but the messages of Seeing... more
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Geoff Armstrong
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2002]
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A fully illustrated collection of biographies of the 25 greatest cricketers of all time, as chosen by a panel of experts. This book is guaranteed to settle a few arguments and start a whole lot more. In order to identify the 25 greatest cricketers of all time, ESPN assembled a... more
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Christopher Bazalgette
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2011]
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The majesty of the game of cricket is that it is not just a physical activity. It is not simply a matter of how strong or tough one is, or how fast one can run, but a combination of the mental and physical strengths and abilities needed to outwit your... more
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Stephen Wagg
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2000]
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Description: Ideal for students of sport, politics, history and postcolonialism, this important new book features contributions from leading international writers, placing cricket in the postcolonial life of the major Test-playing countries. Bringing together leading international writers on cricket and society, this important new book places cricket in the postcolonial life... more
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David Fraser
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2005]
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Description: This book explores the neglected areas of intersection of cricket and the law. A lot has happened in the world of cricket since the first edition of this book was published in 1993, and this new, updated version examines these new issues, such as the relationship between cricket and... more
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Jon Gemmell
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The sport of cricket has particular political connotations as it embraces an ethos that is symbolic of a wider-held belief system. Sport is subject to influences far beyond the playing field. Politics is also subject to the same social and economic influences. The popular and widespread view that sport and... more
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Julian Knight ,
Gary Palmer ,
Steve Bull
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Description: Whether you’re a weekend cricketer or aspiring armchair expert, Cricket For Dummies helps you make sense of this fascinating sport. Not just a jargon busting guide to cricket’s laws, techniques and tactics, it also contains advice on kitting yourself out and provides lessons on playing the game and improving... more
