Cricket category: 444 books

After the "Greatest Ashes Series of All Time" comes the follow up: "The Most Anticipated Ashes Series in History". With hyperbole like that it is bound to end in disappointment - and it does, at least for England, who find themselves on the wrong end of a whopping. After chucking in the day job as a...

Ali Bacher has commanded a place at the coalface of sport in South Africa during its most turbulent and historic period. His exceptional contribution is reflected in this biography with pace and passion, an important chronicle of momentous events in the contemporary history of the new South Africa....

A geographical history of cricket in England and Wales in a global context.

He Came, He Played, He Conquered -Yes, it was true. Sachin really conquered the hearts of millions.The book, 'He Came, He Played, He Conquered' is a compiled collection of quotes by Sachin Tendulkar and those said about him by people inside and outside the realm of cricket. This book itself will give an idea how great that cricketer is.

Fourteen Ashes legends come together to tell the stories behind their most thrilling triumphs in the historic series - enabling cricket fans to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men in the middle of the field, playing their hearts out for England and Australia in one of...

Thanks to his discovery of a collection of scrapbooks and memorabilia, writer and filmmaker Michael Burns is able to relate for the first time the remarkable story of Surrey and England cricketer Jack Crawford. A schoolboy prodigy who took Edwardian cricket by storm, the amateur all-rounder became Surrey's...

Shane Warne has shown the world how to bowl leg spin. But how many people know that English cricketers pioneered the art? Leg breaks, googlies, flippers - all were invented here. So how did we come to give it all away? Reach the point where home crowds would boo an English leggie's efforts, yet then...

How to Play Batting is specially written for the young aspiring cricketers and sportsperson who wish to learn, develop and sharp their batting skills which is an integral aspects of cricket sport. Throughout the book, the batting skills, tactics, techniques, batting rules accompanied by latest court...

Cricket matches didn't always top out at five days, regardless of a result or not – they used to be 'timeless', with play continuing until one team won, no matter how many days that took. The last of these – which took place in Durban in 1939, in a series pitched against the backdrop of...

Colin Cowdrey is remembered for the elegance of his strokeplay; but there was more to this complex man than a classical cover drive. Successes were numerous: 114 Test matches, 22 Test hundreds, 100 first-class centuries, countless famous victories and unforgettable innings. There was controversy and...

Over and Out is the remarkable story of a neglected cricket hero. Albert Trott was good enough to play for Australia and England, but at the height of his powers no Test team would pick him. He brought an Ashes series to life by taking 8-43 on debut and his batting average for Australia was 102.5. This...

Fame, Power, Greed. Pit them against one another - Watch the spectacular flames. It is the oldest story in history. In this thrilling book “FIXER” this unholy trinity descends on the pitch of Cricket World Cup as tools in the hands of a match-fixer. A lot of destinies are going to be rewritten-...

This summer's Ashes was another unforgettable instalment in the oldest and greatest rivalry in international sport. From the thrilling denouement at Trent Bridge, when Australia came within 19 runs of an incredible victory, to the stunning spell of hostile fast bowling from Stuart Broad in Durham...

this book, any aspirant learner may definitely understand and sharp his bowling skills which is integral part of the game of cricket. It includes all the essentials ingredients of Bowling viz., skills, techniques, latest rules and court measurements and dimensions along with relevant illustrations