Short description
A layman's guide to cricket which demystifies the jargon, explains where cricket came from, what happens on the field, what the tactics are, and the dos and don'ts of being a spectator.
Long description
Here at last is a witty and revealing book that demystifies cricket jargon and answers all the questions you've always wanted to ask. Illustrated with pithy and instructive cartoons, it explains where cricket came from, what happens on the field, what the tactics are, and the dos and don'ts of being a spectator. If you've ever made a fool of yourself in the pavilion or wondered how to tell who's winning, then Rob Eastway, co-inventor of the Coopers & Lybrand World Cricket Ratings, has written just the book for you
Review
'The ideal gift book for cricket lovers to bestow upon the uninitiated.' The Times; 'This marvellous little paperback has the best explanations I have ever come across.' Time Out