The Little Book of Cricket

Great quotes off the middle of the bat

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04 August 2020

Cricket; Gift books

Cricket is blessed with quality prose and gifted writing.

The nobles and gentlemen who brought the game of cricket from England's villages to the pavilion at Lord's were often as equally blessed with the gift of wit and banter as they were with leather and willow. Their turns of phrase, intellectual insights and outlandish observations were as likely to knock you for six as to leave you stumped.

The Little Book of Cricket encapsulates their often hilarious, sometimes sombre and occasionally downright bizarre quotes as the greats of the game, from Don Bradman to Steve Waugh and Ian Botham to Freddie Flintoff, all describe their beloved sport in their own words.

'He's got it, England have won the World Cup by the barest of margins...

Absolute ecstasy for England, agony, agony for New Zealand.' - Ian Smith, New Zealand commentor, calling that crucial final ball of the super over.

'He lifted the game from a state of conventional excitement to one of unbelievable suspense and drama and finally into the realm of romantic fiction.' - Henry Blofeld, on a then 18-year-old Ian Botham, 1974.

By: Orange Hippo!
Imprint: OH
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 126mm, Width: 118mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781911610427
ISBN 10: 1911610422
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 04 August 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lore: the history and the rules Batsmen: the game's greatest run scorers Quicks: banter from the bowlers Spinners: dominating the record books All Rounders: delivering devastating quips Legendary teams: the players and the games Great grounds: unlocking the venues Moments in time: from Bodyline to World Cup magic Media: the genius behind the commentary.

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The Little Book of Cricket

Great quotes off the middle of the bat

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Hardback

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