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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2007


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 318 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470034548


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 45


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #403,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #28 in Cricket (Books) #835 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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    • Tea breaks????
Actually a pretty good book. As an American I always wondered about CrIcket....an inning that lasts hours, over 100 runs in an inning in a game that could last 3 days with tea breaks???? However after reading this book, I have a much better understanding of the game and why hundreds of millions are fanatics about it. In fact I have watched a few matches since reading this book and can finally understand what is happening on the "wicket" and really enjoy it. This book clearly explains the game, equipment and what is happening during a match. It also discusses some of the greats of the game, the rivalries and the best games ever played. A very interesting book that I can highly recommend. So grab this book and a cup of tea and give the game a chance. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2014 by Mr Bozzi
    • Organization a bit odd, but a very good intro
I bought this book to learn about cricket, and the book delivers. I now have a pretty good grasp of the game - and I want to play now too :) The only criticism I can give is that the orgnaization isn't very good if you plan on reading the book from cover to cover in one go. It seems to jump around between rules (laws), history and how to play. It would make a great reference book, and with a physical copy the jumping around probably doesn't matter, but with the kindle edition it makes for an odd read. I would absolutely recommend the book, and I would buy it again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012 by Rob
    • Love it!
Even though I grew up playing cricket and am still an avid fan, I read and re-read this book. Simple, to the point and a wealth of information. Helps me explain the game to those not familiar with it. Yes, can you believe there are actually some people that don't know cricket?! Sacrilege! This book helps recruit more to the great game of cricket and I'm all for that! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013 by Patch Davis
    • Explains the game wonderfully.
Easy read whether you want to play or just watch the game. Fully explains cricket.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019 by Steve
    • I think I could go watch a match now!
Usually I don't like the idea of buying a book for dummies! Something about that is just insulting to me! This does seem to be a good introduction to cricket. I'd like to put that to a test by going to a match!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2013 by John
    • Valuable - but has problems
Format: Paperback
This is a good book. However, it is not really a good first book. In fact, it is short on one of the most needed features for the beginner: an exhaustive index of all those nutty terms. Eg. try to find a "Chinaman". Of course, this book has considerable information on many items that are really needed. e.g. the 'how-to' of bowling many of those strange throws. I would suggest reading "Cricket Explained" by Robert Eastaway first. It is shorter and initially more useful. You will also want "Cricket for Dummies" as well. If there is an Amazon special for both - go for it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2008 by J. E. Mead
    • Cricket for Dummies
Format: Paperback
Transaction was very pleasant. Book was a birthday gift present, so I haven't read it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2009 by Rev. Caroline
    • Not dummy enough
Format: Paperback
While the author attempts to dumb down the rules of the game, it's obvious that the book is written by an Englishman for Britons, or those who have had at least some experience with cricket. (I live in Texas, and the only crickets I know are those noisy bugs or Buddy Holly's band.) Some concepts are never fully explained, while others are covered in minute detail. For example, the batting section goes on and on, with numerous illustrations, while the section on bowling is comparatively brief. We could really use a step-by-step -- with pictures -- examination of the basic bowling process and less on different techniques. Also, the book focuses too much on playing and coaching the game. I'd much rather read more about the history of cricket. The section on cricket controversies and great players is nice, but way too short. Finally, while Mr. Knight's enthusiasm for the game is obvious, alas, his jokes are pretty lame. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2008 by Karl Pallmeyer

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