Cricket
By: written in association with the England and Wales Cricket Board
Edition: 5th ed.
Series: Know the game; Know the game
Publisher: A & C Black
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781408132371; 9780713683745
Subjects: Cricket; SPORTS & RECREATION
Description: Cricket: Know the Game is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action. The book includes: the rules and positions on the pitch; the laws of the game, from scoring to umpiring; equipment; step-by-step guide to all the basic skills, including batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fielding. The Know the Game series is firmly established as the definitive introduction to a wide range of sports and games. Written by the experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know to take part.
Notes: Includes index.