Cricket For Dummies
Cricket For Dummies by Julian Knight, published by Wiley on January 8, 2007, is a comprehensive guide designed for both weekend cricketers and aspiring fans. This edition spans 340 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into the laws, techniques, and tactics of cricket. The book not only demystifies the sport but also provides practical advice on equipment and lessons to enhance batting, bowling, and fielding skills.
Readers will discover a wealth of information, including profiles of the greatest players and memorable matches, as well as an overview of the cricketing landscape, both domestically and internationally. This guide aims to equip readers with the knowledge necessary to appreciate the nuances of cricket fully. Updated for the Ashes 2009, it includes revised information on new players and recent competitions, making it a relevant resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this engaging sport.
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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 your batting, bowling and fielding skills. For the budding fan, there’s a guide to the greatest players, the memorable matches, and a tour through the cricketing scene – both domestic and international – giving you the knowledge you need to fully appreciate this special game.
This book has been updated for the Ashes 2009, featuring revised information on new players, the Indian premier league, Stanford 20:20 and the latest coverage of past and future competitions.
Julian Knight is a BBC journalist, writer, and cricket enthusiast. He is a former youth coach and captain, and has been a club cricketer for over 20 years.
Consultant Editor Gary Palmer played first class cricket for ten years with Somerset before becoming a professional coach.
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