Publisher's Synopsis
Young Wisdenis the perfect introduction to one of the mostenjoyable world sports - cricket. Packed with colour photographs andillustrations, this beautifully presented book really brings the game tolife. The author takes a wry look at every aspect of the game that anew fan could wish to know about, including:
- the basics - from how to read the scorecard to a crash course in the language
- types of cricket - the sport in all its forms, from beach cricket to the five day test
- batsmen, bowlers, fielders, keepers and thinkers - what ittakes to be great in each position and plenty of info on the best therehas been
- the world of cricket - the test nations, the great grounds, and the fans on tour
- history, humour and numbers - the playing greats, the grudge matches, the records, and villains and tricksters.
Written for children, there are sure to be plenty of adults taking alook over their shoulder at this wonderful introduction to cricket.
