Download or read book Brian Lara written by James Fuller and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most thrilling and controversial cricketer of his generation, Brian Lara is a hero to millions worldwide. This biography charts the influences that shaped Lara as a child batting prodigy, through to his astonishing and turbulent career and onto his post-cricket life as a businessman, benefactor and national icon.
Download or read book Brian Lara written by Brian Scovell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1990s Brian Lara established himself as the best batsman in the world, with a 375 against England, a 501 for Warwickshire and a 400 not out in Antigua among his world records. At 37, he is still the dominant force in the West Indies side going into 2007. This work presents an account of one of the true greats of world cricket.
Download or read book Brian Lara 112 Success Facts Everything You Need to Know about Brian Lara written by Bryan Reeves and published by Emereo Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Unbeatable Brian Lara Biography. Lara as well contains the record for the biggest single result in a Test innings following netting 400 not out opposed to England at Antigua in 2004. He is the solely batsman to have at any time netted a 100, a duple era, a three-fold era, a quadruple era and a quintuple era in foremost grade diversions over the program of a elder vocation. Lara as well contains the trial record of netting the biggest numeral of runs in a sole over in a Test matchup, once he netted 28 runs off an over by Robin Peterson of South Africa in 2003. This book is your ultimate resource for Brian Lara. Here you will find the most up-to-date 112 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Brian Lara's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Brian Lara - Controversies, Companion of the Order of Australia - Honorary awards, Allan Border - World records set, Sydney Cricket Ground - Cricket, George Bailey (cricketer) - International career, West Indian national cricket captains, Chittagong Kings - Administration and Coaching staff, Bill Ponsford, Port of Spain - Queen's Park Savannah, New Zealand national cricket team - World records, Jacques Kallis - Playing style and comparisons, Chris Gayle - Twenty20, Virat Kohli - International career, List of West Indies cricket captains, Bill Ponsford - Legacy and statistical analysis, Garfield Sobers, Warwickshire County Cricket Club - Club history, Steve Waugh - Frank Worrell Trophy regained in 1995, Brian Lara Cricket (series) - The Games, Warwickshire County Cricket Club - Other records, 2009 Ashes series - First Test, Brian Lara Cricket (series) - History, Ridley Jacobs, Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad and Tobago - Cricket, Virender Sehwag - Test career, Fatima College - Notable alumni, Warwickshire County Cricket Club - Notable Warwickshire players, and much more...
Download or read book Close of Play written by Walcott William Walcott and published by Black Rose Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this allegorical excursion, William Walcott explores the intersections between United States politics and the game of cricket in a book reminiscent of C. L. R. James's classic Beyond a Boundary. In Close of Play, Walcott highlights the careers of former US president Barack Obama and the Trinidadian cricket and cultural phenom Brian Lara-one of the greatest batsmen of all time, who Obama once called "e;the Michael Jordan of cricket."e; Readers are invited to explore the parallel poetics of politics and sport through the life and words of these luminaries, both of whom promised to deliver far-reaching social change yet found themselves "e;on the back foot."e; In his analysis, Walcott delves into matters of Caribbean and American identity, political leadership, oratory, and the blending of cricket vocabulary into political commentary. He also challenges us to understand the sociological links between international sport, socio-economic inequality, and racial politics. This book is a fascinating journey into the world of global sociopolitical life and the curiosities of language embedded in cricket and political play, both of which constitute enormous sectors within a multibillion dollar "e;sticky wicket"e; of transnational capitalism.
Download or read book Brian Lara written by Jack Bannister and published by Hutchinson. This book was released on 1994 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Larger Than Life Lara written by Dandi Daley Mackall and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2016 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unforgettable story, a new girl in school transforms an entire class.192 pp.
Download or read book The Wrong Line written by Andrew Ramsey and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contrary to the age-old sporting truism, what happens on tour sometimes needs to be told. 'For as long as the game of cricket has been played internationally, there have been journos "on the tour" ... Life on the road is tough. But as you are about to experience, it's bloody entertaining as well.' Adam GilchristCricket writer Andrew Ramsey's job was to be on tour with the world's greatest cricket team over a decade when it had no peer. tHE WRONG LINE chronicles the privileges and pitfalls of a life spent trotting the globe, hanging out with sports stars, and being paid to watch cricket - an occupation regarded by countless cricket and travel fans alike as 'the world's best job', even when it renders you alone and in peril with only a three-thumbed taxi driver for support.Set within the players' dressing room and on the team bus; at the bar, the breakfast table, and even in a haunted medieval castle; in England, the West Indies and India, as well as Sharjah, Bangladesh, Kenya and Hong Kong - tHE WRONG LINE gives you a ringside seat at some of the most memorable cricket events, including the remarkable 1999 World Cup and Australia's chaotic 2005 Ashes campaign. A tour diary unlike any you have ever read, it delivers a rare insight into the off-field life, character and thoughts of some of the game's all-time greats, including Stephen Waugh, Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting, Glenn McGrath, Adam Gilchrist and Brian Lara.'this is the cricket book of the summer. You won't find an account of the game its main players told in this way anywhere else. It's a refreshing change, and one well worth the read.' - LAUNCEStON EXAMINER
Download or read book Great Personalities Of The World written by TANVIR KHAN and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a famous saying by the great Irish writer and poet, Oscar Wilde that "e;Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."e;These people who spread their influence and happiness like the brightness of sunshine on others, wherever they are under whichever circumstances they are, are called 'The Great Personalities'. Here we present more than 250 such great men in the book, Great Personality of the world with their lives, works, achievements, contributions, awards, and also the trivia and failure attached to their lives making it a unique encyclopedia of many legendary figures from across the globe.The book contains all about popular actors, such as Amitabh Bachchan, Elizabeth, Tylor, Marilyn Monroe, Raj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Tom Cruise, and many more. There are interesting life histories of more than 50 Renowed artists including names, such as Leo Tolstoy, Michelangelo, M.F. Hussain, Leonardo Da Vinci, Van Gogh, etc.In additional to the above, the book also has exhaustive life histories of great entrepreneurs like Dhirubhai Ambani, G.D.Birla, J.R.D.TATA, Bill Gates, Operah Winfrey, etc.You can also enrich your knowledge by knowing all about the great historians the legendry musicians the world famous scientists, inventors, physicians and politicians, who made their marks In their lives, created history and inspire us even today. #v&spublishers
Download or read book Sport Stars written by David L. Andrews and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport Stars investigates the nature of contemporary sporting celebrity, examining stars' often turbulent relationship with the press, and exploring themes of identity, race, and spectacle.
Download or read book Whitaker s Little Book of Knowledge written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative, quirky trivia book divided into themed chapters. Whitaker's Little Book of Knowledge contains thousands of general knowledge gems: from everything you learned at school to fascinating lists of contemporary 'top-tens', mini-biographies of famous artists and writers, plus condensed guides to films and works of art and literature. In addition, there is a light-hearted journey down memory lane featuring humorous entries on forgotten treasures from different decades and a stand-alone sport chapter with guides to both well-known and obscure sports, key rules, a glossary of terms and short biographies of the world's greatest sporting heroes. Facts are both newly researched and drawn from the rich treasure-trove of the Whitaker's Almanack archive, which dates back to 1868. Whitaker's Little Book of Knowledge is a truly unique ready-reference containing fascinating facts for every trivia buff while providing a unique insight into the world from the 19th century through to the present day.
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Cricket written by Anthony Bateman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few other team sports can equal the global reach of cricket. Rich in history and tradition, it is both quintessentially English and expansively international, a game that has evolved and changed dramatically in recent times. Demonstrating how the history of cricket and its international popularity is entwined with British imperial expansion, this book examines the social and political impact of the game in a variety of cultural sites: the West Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. An international team of contributors explores the enduring influence of cricket on English identity, examines why cricket has seized the imagination of so many literary figures and provides profiles of iconic players including Bradman, Lara and Tendulkar. Presenting a global panoramic view of cricket's complicated development, its unique adaptability and its political and sporting controversies, the book provides a rich insight into a unique sporting and cultural heritage.
Download or read book Brian Lara written by Peter Leigh and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 1997 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Livewire is a series of reading materials with a teenage or adult interest level for those with reading ages below ten. This title is part of the Real Lives sports series, and is a biography of Brian Lara. It is designed specifically for people with reading ages of eight or nine. It aims to engage the interest of the reader in a non-patronizing way, and lead towards the attainment of a higher reading ability. It is accessible in layout and design, and there are many facts and illustrations.
Download or read book The Men Who Raised the Bar written by Chris Waters and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few sporting records capture the imagination quite like that of the highest individual score in Test cricket. It is the blue riband record of batting achievement, the ultimate statement of stamina and skill. From Charles Bannerman, who scored 165 for Australia against England in the inaugural Test match in 1877, to Brian Lara, who made 400 not out for West Indies against England in 2004, the record has changed hands ten times. Chris Waters' The Men Who Raised the Bar charts the growth of the record through nearly one hundred and fifty years of Test cricket. It is a journey that takes in a legendary line of famous names including Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Leonard Hutton, Sir Garfield Sobers and Walter Hammond, along with less heralded players whose stories are brought back into the light. Drawing on the reflections of the record-holders, Waters profiles the men who raised the bar and their historic performances.
Download or read book The Rites of Cricket and Caribbean Literature written by Claire Westall and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyses cricket’s place in Anglophone Caribbean literature. It examines works by canonical authors – Brathwaite, Lamming, Lovelace, Naipaul, Phillips and Selvon – and by understudied writers – including Agard, Fergus, John, Keens-Douglas, Khan and Markham. It tackles short stories, novels, poetry, drama and film from the Caribbean and its diaspora. Its literary readings are couched in the history of Caribbean cricket and studies by Hilary Beckles and Gordon Rohlehr. C.L.R James’ foundational Beyond a Boundary provides its theoretical grounding. Literary depictions of iconic West Indies players – including Constantine, Headley, Worrell, Walcott, Sobers, Richards, and Lara – feature throughout. The discussion focuses on masculinity, heroism, father-son dynamics, physical performativity and aesthetic style. Attention is also paid to mother-daughter relations and female engagement with cricket, with examples from Anim-Addo, Breeze, Wynter and others. Cricket holds a prominent place in the history, culture, politics and popular imaginary of the Caribbean. This book demonstrates that it also holds a significant and complicated place in Anglophone Caribbean literature.
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Download or read book CRICKET IN CYBERSPACE written by DAVID ONGLEY and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cricket in Cyberspace covers the years 2002 to 2009 using selected works from the dongles.org blog. The author, pen name Dongles, is Australian but this book is not by any means restricted to Australian cricket. The blog covered on-field events but was far more than that. It explores major changes such as IPL as well as controversy, scandal, deaths, retirements and the significant players of the era. The blog was written for the love or cricket, not for payment. The author was no beholden to any publisher or employer and was free to write freely, as he saw it. The book combines humour with fresh and insightful interpretations of cricket in the 2000s. The book features 25 original illustrations to enrich the humour and meaning of the posts.
Download or read book The White Woman on the Green Bicycle written by Monique Roffey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage, set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad—by the award-winning author of The Mermaid of Black Conch Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy. When George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from England, George is immediately seduced by the beguiling island, while Sabine feels isolated, heat-fatigued, and ill-at-ease. As they adapt to new circumstances, their marriage endures for better or worse, despite growing political unrest and racial tensions that affect their daily lives. But when George finds a cache of letters that Sabine has hidden from him, the discovery sets off a devastating series of consequences as other secrets begin to emerge.
