Download or read book Masterly Batting written by Patrick Ferriday and published by Anchor Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranks the top 100 Test innings of all time based on a complex rating method employing both objective and subjective observations. Most of the book is taken up by the descriptions of each innings, by some of the greatest cricket writers of today - David Frith, Stephen Chalke, Ken Piesse, Rob Smyth to name but a few.
Download or read book The Jubilee Book of Cricket written by Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji (Maharaja of Nawanagar) and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Wisden on the Ashes written by Steven Lynch and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wisden on the Ashes: The authoritative story of cricket's greatest rivalry is a detailed chronological journey through the history of this famous English-Australian contest. With Test reports, scorecards, "Great bowlers of the year" and other fascinating material from the archives, together with new editorial pieces, this is a remarkable record of cricket's most enduring battle. The book begins its journey with England's first tour of Australia in 1876 and the subsequent three series prior to the 1882 tour that led to a mock obituary being placed in the Sporting Times "In affectionate remembrance of English cricket, which died at The Oval on 29th August, 1882. ... The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." Celebrating the players who made their mark on the game and the controversies that shook the sport, the book covers every series since then through to the most recent series. In 2005 England won a highly competitive series that helped raise the popularity of the sport, and each series since then has attracted huge attention. Beautifully produced, this book will be a welcome addition to all cricket enthusiasts' collections, as well as an ideal gift purchase. This updated edition includes the 2009 series, which saw England regain the Ashes on home soil after the disappointment of the 2005-06 series, and the fantastic, recent 2010-11 series held in Australia. It also includes a colour photo section celebrating the players, the matches and the key moments from an ongoing rivalry.
Download or read book CB Fry King Of Sport England s Greatest All Rounder Captain of Cricket Star Footballer and World Record Holder written by Iain Wilton and published by Metro Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-31 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Burgess Fry, known as C. B. Fry was an English polymath; an outstanding sportsman, politician, diplomat, academic, teacher, writer, editor and publisher, who is best remembered for his career as a cricketer. Fry's achievements on the sporting field included representing England at both cricket and football, an F.A. Cup Final appearance for Southampton F.C. and equalling the then world record for the long jump. But he was much more than a sportsman. He won a major scholarship to Oxford, where his friends numbered Max Beerbohm, Hilaire Belloc, and F.E. Smith. He wrote several books, including an autobiography and a novel, and he was one of the most successful journalists of his day. He was a friend of many prominent Labour and Liberal politicians, but flirted with Fascism, meeting Hitler in 1934. He tried out for Hollywood, represented India at the League of Nations, and stood for Parliament three times. 'A most incredible man . . . the most variously gifted Englishman of any age . . . the pre-eminent all-rounder, not merely of his own age but, so far as is measurable, of all English history.' John Arlott; 'This is a well-researched, well-rounded picture of one of England's great sporting heroes.' - Jeremy Paxman, Mail on Sunday; 'He has written what should come to be regarded as one of the very best sporting biographies. I could not put it down.' - Michael Kennedy, Sunday Telegraph; 'This is a book that rises to its subject's level in fascination, entertainment and brilliance.' - Tim Rice, Literary Review
Download or read book The jubilee book of cricket by K S Ranjitsinhji written by K. S. Ranjitsinhji and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wellingtonian written by Wellington College and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Baseball Hitting Mastery written by Tim Quiery and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new, updated 2021 edition of an Amazon best seller, Baseball Hitting Mastery: The Art of the Line Drive Swing. Paperback edition also comes with "Better Baseball: 9 Innings to Mastering the Mind Game!! Hitting is a complex athletic endeavor that can be extremely frustrating, yet, tremendously rewarding. There is no better feeling than squaring up a ball on the sweet spot of the bat and watching it take flight as you are running the bases, kicking up dirt as you run. Every hitter is different and has its own unique style, but the basic hitting technique is universal. Baseball Hitting Mastery wants to teach it all to YOU in a useful, detailed and efficient way. Let's not beat around the bush. Hitting a baseball is not easy. Some believe it is the single hardest endeavor in all of sports. Baseball Hitting Mastery will break down the process of developing the ideal line drive swing needed to impress the coaches and beat opposing pitchers. The Art of the Line Drive Swing will break down the important keys to hitting, teaching some important lessons, including: --The 4 Phases of Hitting --The Winner's Mindset required to compete against the best --The Quality At-Bat rubric required to measure productivity --How to Play the Game Better, Help the Team, Win the Day -Will also include a free bonus chapter of "Better Baseball: 9 Innings to Master the Mind Game!! The original 'Baseball Hitting Mastery: Art of a Line Drive Swing came out in 2016 and currently scores a 4.7/5.0 on Amazon reviews. This is the second edition, adding significant new content/descriptions, new photos to analyze and even some free gifts for readers. What are we waiting for? It is time to play some ball!
Download or read book Test of Time written by John Lazenby and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Lazenby's interest in cricket began with a glimpse of his grandfather's old leather cricket bag stored among the rafters. His curiosity piqued, one day he decided to climb up and explore its contents. The faded blazer, heavy ball and linseed-scented bats exerted a subtle influence on him. This re-emerged decades later when he discovered a box of letters written by his grandfather, the England cricketer J. R. Mason, while on a boat to Australia for the 1897-8 Ashes tour. Inspired by these extraordinary letters, John Lazenby retraces the journey. His tour becomes a cricketing pilgrimage and a voyage of discovery as he passes through Australian cities and remote towns his grandfather visited more than a hundred years ago. During his travels he uncovers a wealth of memorabilia and anecdotes, and his wide-reaching narrative encompasses not only Mason and his team-mates, but also a wider insight into late Victorian mores.
Download or read book A Memoir written by Walter Symonds Newhall and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cricket written by Horace G Hutchinson and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Country Life" Library of Sport presents Cricket, a compendium of essays on the topic edited by Horace G. Hutchinson. Although there are many books on the topic of the sport of cricket, this book hopes to include a wide range of materials from a vast array of individuals never seen before in print. In addition, the book also boasts a wide range of illustrations never previously compiled in a single volume. The book begins with an interesting preface by the editor explaining the unique content and approach this text takes to cricket (in comparison with other compilations), why this text is ideal for those who are interested in the topic of cricket, and to offer his own credentials as editor. Then the book delves into the history of cricket, explaining major events and points of order to the reader. The beginning of cricket as we know it is explored along with the basic field positions. The writing continues into specific cricket techniques such as batting, bowling, and fielding. In addition to exploring technique specifics, the book also reviews both amateur players and seasoned professionals in the sport. As the sport of cricket grew in popularity it began to spread across the world and Cricket discusses this phenomenon and explores the world of cricket in England, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Lastly, this book discusses the different types of cricket: country cricket, village cricket, university cricket, and foreign cricket. By the end of the book, a reader unfamiliar with this topic will certainly have a very complete and complex comprehension of this timeless sport. Ultimately, this is a book full of cricket knowledge for readers interested in a more expansive and in depth exploration of the topic. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Wisden Collector s Guide written by Jonathan Rice and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wisden Collector's Guide is the definitive companion to one of the world's most important sporting publications. It begins with an overview of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, introducing the original John Wisden and describing the history of the publication. The next section contains highlights and information from each of the 147 editions, including bibliographic details (page extent, price, reprints etc), excerpts from the best articles, cricketers of the year, obituaries, and noteworthy events and matches. There is also additional information of interest to collectors and historical context in the form of news 'headlines' from each year. The guide concludes with a section dedicated to the serious collector. Covering everything from reprints to rebinds and from pagination to publishers, it is a vital resource for collectors. Affording a glimpse of the cricketing and historical landscape of the last 147 years, this is an accessible and fascinating volume for cricketing fans generally and a must-have item for Wisden collectors.
Download or read book The Secret of Leadership written by Prakash Iyer and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Prakash Iyer uses simple but powerful anecdotes and parables from all over the world to demonstrate what makes for effective personal and professional leadership. Iyer draws lessons from sources as diverse as his driver, a mother giraffe, Abraham Lincoln and footballers in the United Kingdom. He shows how an instinct to lead can be acquired even while flipping burgers at a fast-food chain. All of these stories come together in an explosive cocktail to unleash your inner leader.
Download or read book The Shorter Wisden 2011 2015 written by Scyld Berry and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 1850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shorter Wisden is a compelling distillation of what's best in its bigger brother. Available from all major eBook retailers, Wisden's digital version includes the influential Notes by the Editor, all the front-of-book articles, reviews, obituaries and all England's Tests from the previous season. Brought together for the first time, here are the first five editions of The Shorter Wisden, distilled from the Almanacks published between 2011 and 2015.
Download or read book WG Grace written by Robert Low and published by Metro Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using contemporary accounts of W.G.'s greatest innings, many for the first time, Robert Low presents a radically new image of the sportsman who was recognised as the pre-eminent athlete of his day.From his emergence as a teenage prodigy to well past his fiftieth year W.G. dominated the game of cricket, taking 2,876 wickets and scoring 54,896 first-class runs in a career lasting an incredible 43 years, from 1865 to 1908. His beard and massive frame made him instantly recognisable wherever he went and his gamesmanship and wit were legendary.
Download or read book The Essential Wisden written by John Stern and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 1097 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the highlights of 150 editions of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
Download or read book My Dear BB written by Robert Cumming and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1925, the 22-year-old Kenneth Clark (1903–1983) and the legendary art critic and historian Bernard Berenson (1865–1959) met in Italy. From that moment, they began a correspondence that lasted until Berenson’s death at age 94. This book makes available, for the first time, the complete correspondence between two of the most influential figures in the 20th-century art world, and gives a new and unique insight into their lives and motivations. The letters are arranged into ten chronological sections, each accompanied by biographical details and providing the context for the events and personalities referred to. They were both talented letter writers: informative, spontaneous, humorous, gossipy, and in their frequent letters they exchanged news and views about art and politics, friends and family life, collectors, connoisseurship, discoveries, books read and written, and travel. Berenson advised Clark on his blossoming career, warning against the museum and commercial art worlds while encouraging his promise as a writer and interpreter of the arts. Above all, these letters trace the development of a deep and intimate friendship.
