Bats, Balls and Bails
Bats, Balls and Bails by Les Scott, published by Bantam in 2009, is a comprehensive exploration of the world of cricket, encompassing its rich history, culture, and notable statistics. This edition spans 529 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a detailed collection of anecdotes, records, and insights into the sport. The book captures the essence of cricket through various sections that cover everything from the game’s rules and terminology to its most memorable players and events.
Readers will find a wealth of information that highlights the intricacies of cricket, including discussions on Test-playing nations, first-class counties, and various tournaments such as the Ashes and the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. The book also delves into the sport’s unique occurrences and rules, making it a valuable resource for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. With its extensive coverage, Bats, Balls and Bails serves as an informative guide to the multifaceted world of cricket, bringing to life the game’s enduring appeal and significance.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Cricket has long been a close companion of literature, with bookshelves across the globe groaning with tomes on its history, culture, statistics, great players and bizarre rules and occurrences. Never before, however, has this whole world of cricket been collected in one, really quite large volume. In the style of End to End Stuff- The Essential Football Book, published to acclaim in 2008, Les Scott has now collected a lifetime of anecdotes, records, quotes and cuttings to make The Essential Cricket Book. With a century of sections detailing everything from balls and slips to pavilions, umpires and teas; all the Test-playing nations, first-class counties as well as minor counties and clubs, plus universities; tournaments from the Ashes through the old John Player League to the Sheffield Shield (not to mention the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash); bizarre dismissals and of course LBWs, all the great games and characters of cricket are brought to life. So if you wanted to know – or had simply forgot – or”
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