Bats, Balls & Bails
Bats, Balls & Bails

Author: Les Scott

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-08-31

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1446423166

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Never before has the whole world of cricket been collected in one, really quite large volume. Les Scott has collected a lifetime of anecdotes, records, quotes and cuttings to make The Essential Cricket Book. With a century of sections detailing everything from balls and slips to pavilions, umpires and teas; all the Test-playing nations, first-class counties as well as minor counties and clubs, plus universities; tournaments from the Ashes through the old John Player League to the Sheffield Shield (not to mention the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash); bizarre dismissals and of course LBWs, all the great games and characters of cricket are brought to life. It's all here: the first player to wear a helmet, the first man to attempt a reverse sweep, the games when camels (or mackerels) stopped play, the batsmen given out 'absent, thought lost on the Tube' and 'retired, suffering from measles', or simply the last England bowler to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test Match.

Cricket For Dummies
Cricket For Dummies

Author: Julian Knight

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-03-29

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1118480341

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A complete guide to cricket for players and fans alike Whether you're a budding player or aspiring armchair expert, Cricket For Dummies helps you get to grips with this fascinating sport. Completely revised and updated for the first back-to-back Ashes series in 38 years, this hands-on guide gives you clear explanations of the cricket's laws, step-by-step explanations of techniques and tactics, and exciting coverage of the tournaments, global rivalries, and great players. Fully revised and updated to chronicle the rise of twenty20 cricket and the IPL, the implementation of DRS, and the changing face of the game Covers cricket basics—the pitch, the laws, the equipment and more Provides an in-depth look at cricket formats Offers a guide to building cricket skills—bowling, batting, and fielding Includes coverage of the best players and the biggest tournaments throughout the world Complete with Top Ten Lists of the greatest cricketers, the most memorable cricket matches, and the biggest controversies, Cricket For Dummies is your one-stop resource on this popular sport.

Oswaal ISC Question Bank Class 12 Physical Education| Chapterwise and Topicwise | Solved Papers | For Board Exams 2025
Oswaal ISC Question Bank Class 12 Physical Education| Chapterwise and Topicwise | Solved Papers | For Board Exams 2025

Author: Oswaal Editorial Board

Publisher: Oswaal Books

Published: 2024-04-13

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 935958097X

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Description of the Product: • 100% Updated: with Latest 2025 Syllabus & Fully Solved Board Specimen Paper • Timed Revision: with Topic wise Revision Notes & Smart Mind Maps • Extensive Practice: with 1500+ Questions & Self Assessment Papers • Concept Clarity: with 1000+ Concepts & Concept Videos • 100% Exam Readiness: with Previous Years’ Exam Question + MCQs

Strike Four
Strike Four

Author: Richard Hershberger

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-03-08

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1538121158

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Baseball began as a schoolyard game, brought to America by the colonists. It evolved rapidly over the second half of the nineteenth century, with innovations and rule changes continuing throughout the twentieth century and into the modern era. But why and how did these changes take place? In Strike Four: The Evolution of Baseball, Richard Hershberger examines the national pastime’s development, from the reasoning behind new rules and innovations to the consequences of these changes—both intended and unintended—that often led to a new round of modifications. Topics examined include the dropped third strike, foul territory, nine innings, tagging up, balls and strikes, tie games, equipment, the infield fly rule, and many more. Ultimately, this book provides the reader with a narrative history of how baseball evolved from an informal folk game to the sport played in ballparks around the world today. As such, Strike Four is a wonderful reference for sports fans and historians of all generations.

Pakistan and American Diplomacy
Pakistan and American Diplomacy

Author: Theodore Craig

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2024

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1640126007

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Through the lens of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, former senior U.S. embassy official Ted Craig offers an insightful, fast-moving tour through U.S.-Pakistan relations, from 9/11 to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Wisden Dictionary of Cricket
Wisden Dictionary of Cricket

Author: Michael Rundell

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1408101610

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Do you know... - the difference between a chinaman and a doosra? - where to find cow corner, the V, and the corridor of uncertainty? - what Nelson, Merlyn and Michelle have to do with cricket? - how to get a ball to reverse-swing, or how the Duckworth/Lewis method works? - the origin of yorker, googly, and third man? The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket is the definitive guide to the noble game. This fully updated third edition is not only an A-Z guide to all things cricket, it also includes illustrations showing positions and strategy, and quotations from cricket literature worldwide - from 18th century match reports right up to the Darrell Hair affair. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the game - from the seasoned aficionado to the youngest new recruit. If you've ever wondered why a batsman can expect a jaffa on a bunsen, or how to go aerial when you're on a shirtfront... this is the book for you.

Mind the Gap 2
Mind the Gap 2

Author: Geoffrey W. Sutton

Publisher: Sunflower101.com

Published: 2022-04-18

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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This second edition of Mind the Gap… Between British & American Language & Culture contains chapters on British culture and an expanded A to Z reference list of hundreds of words and expressions that you will hear when visiting the UK, watching British movies and television programs, or reading British literature. In this book, I’ve included a variety of words and phrases that will help Americans who love Britain enjoy it even more. Even if you have never visited the UK, I hope you enjoy British films, TV, and books more than ever after discovering a bit of British culture and humor hidden in odd words and phrases. If you are seeking a more dictionary type of book, you’ll find that too. I’ve included such practical words and phrases covering foods, clothes, travel, and even the size of British paper you will need for your printer. So, you’ll be equipped to purchase aubergines, order a gammon steak or a bap, understand an old reference to a blower, locate an Aga, and what to offer when asked if you have a biro. You won’t want to see an identity parade and you’ll know what a Londoner means by “innit.” And importantly, I hope you will avoid repeating some highly insulting phrases when someone is out of their tree.