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'What do you know about the boy?' Dad asked. 'He plays cricket for India,' my uncle replied, as if this mere fact was a clincher. The announcement did not make any noticeable impression on my father and Geeta Didi, because, like me, they did not follow cricket. 'I've seen him play,' announced my...

Cricket For Dummies, Third Edition will help you understand the basics of cricket, the internationally popular sport that has leagues around the globe. With this guide, you can enjoy watching matches, and even set up a casual game with friends. The book includes clear explanations of the rules, step-by-step guides to strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the cricket greats of today and yesterday, plus get updates on the latest developments, including Major League Cricket and the Cricket World Cup.

Welcome to The Fast Bowling Cartel – where the quicks talk fast, bowl faster and nothing’s off-limits.Hosted by Aussie pace royalty Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, and Jason Gillespie, this is your front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered world of fast bowling.No PR spin. No sugar-coating. Just three legends telling it like it is - breaking down the craft, reliving wild tour tales, and pulling back the curtain on life behind the baggy green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Lord’s to the Fjords is the uproarious tale of cricket in Iceland: how the national press believed a stag party from Oxford were the official England team, how Sky Sports accidentally sent a crew to televise an Icelandic Cricket Cup final that didn’t exist, how the lead singer of Iron Maiden flew a passenger jet into a match under the midnight sun, how Henry Blofeld umpired in a blizzard on top of an ice cap, how the Iceland team was sold to the world’s public and became a viral Twitter sensation (incurring the wrath of Jofra Archer)....

Sixteen seasons in the sun—mostly. A cricket-mad Australian is living in England when he makes a decision that will change his life. He becomes an umpire. In this sparkling new memoir we journey from Sunday village friendlies in Kent and the county championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the world's best female cricketers.

Sports book meets real-life thriller in this sensational autobiography of Zimbabwe’s first-ever black cricketer. Blood, Sweat and Treason tells the story of Olonga's childhood against a backdrop of revolution, independence, and a country that gradually spiraled out of control. He talks of his growing realization that Mugabe headed up a murderous regime, and how he sacrificed his comfortable position as an international sportsman to try to make a difference.

Join Mel Farrell, Nick Friend and special guests as they shine a light on everything county cricket and beyond. Expect expert insight from an award-winning group of correspondents as the covers are peeled off all aspects of the English domestic scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PSL is a franchise Twenty20 cricket tournament organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board every since 2016. The league features four teams in the first three editions of the event. Later on, two more teams were added. In 2026, the new franchise added as well making it a competitive tournament with eight teams battling for becoming the Pakistan Super League winner.

One of SA’s premier cricketing journalist, Neil Manthorp, presents 20 of the Proteas’ landmark cricket matches from the last 20 years to mark the 20th anniversary of our return to international competition (on 10 November 1991 at Eden Gardens, Calcutta). Including new interviews with many of the players involved, this unique and exciting book is a celebration, analysis, and ultimately history of the Proteas since that pioneering series.

Sir Stanley Jackson captained Harrow School, Cambridge University, and England in a golden epoch of English cricket. It is no bad thing to place the man and his age in perspective before the telling of his story. Our subject played his cricket in an age lost to us forever, an age wreathed in legend.

Cricket performance doesn’t stall because players need more nets or more motivation. It stalls when the system breaks down.Hosted by Performance System Architect James Breese and Josh Kennedy, the Cricket Matters Podcast delivers the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for long-term cricket development — connecting performance, injury management, and decision-making into one governed system.We explore why injuries repeat, why training effort fails to translate into technical output, and how unmanaged load, fatigue, and recovery derail progress across a season. Drawing on clinical ...

Welcome to "The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club," a podcast that takes you on a captivating journey into the world of cricket. Former England stars Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for chats with ECB bigwigs and international stars, to village viral sensations. A celebration of cricket in all its glory and absurdity, with new episodes every Wednesday. Come join the club.The podcast explores every aspect of the game, from the art of bowling and batting to the fierce rivalries between cricketing powerhouses such as India, Pakistan, England, Australia, ...

Seventy-four minutes of laughter, anecdotes, and memories from cricket's best-loved umpire. Now collected for the first time in one audiobook, here are brilliant highlights from Dickie Bird's three best-selling recordings: My Autobiography, White Cap and Bails, and An Evening with Dickie Bird...

Wicked Women is where the world’s greatest women cricketers tell their stories. Hosted by cricket commentator Annesha Ghosh, this series goes beyond the scorecard to reveal what it takes to reach the top of the game. From pressure and power to resilience and rivalry, each episode is a candid conversation with the players redefining cricket today.Raw, revealing, and fiercely inspiring—this is cricket like you’ve never heard it. The game is changing, and these are the women leading it. 🎥 Watch the interviews on Wicket Women YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The Cricketer Podcast channel is where you will find everything from the latest #AskGeorge to James Coyne's documentary on cricket in America and Huw Turbervill's 'Huw Meets...' series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a podcast series on the history of cricket through the people and moments that made the game. Series 5 is a look at the national teams that could have been. Double Century is a team effort. Jarrod Kimber wrote, produced and narrated this series. Nick McCorriston is our producer (https://twitter.com/soundboy_audio).

50 Things to Know About Cricket by Danish Bakhrani offers an approach to understand the cricket game thoroughly and also to learn the unknown facts about the gentlemen game. Most books on cricket tell you about the history of this game and interesting matches the world has watched till today. In this audio, you'll discover the knowledge about cricket and its uncommon facts. This book will help you to get equipped with interesting uncommon facts if you are cricket lover.

Charlie Cooke Cricket Podcast is your go-to source for everything cricket! Hosted by Charlie Cooke, this podcast dives deep into the world of cricket, offering insightful commentary, match analysis, player interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the cricketing world. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the game, we bring you the latest news, expert opinions, and thrilling discussions on everything from international tournaments to domestic leagues.

The weekly cricket podcast that shines a light on the many roles on offer in the world of cricket. Join Mark Church and Hector Vickers every Sunday at 11 am to hear them interview a new guest each episode, from various cricketing professions. Find out exactly what each job entails, how it is developing, and how best to get into it.Tune in each week to have a chance at winning the podcast's new competition, thanks to their sponsors at Newbery Cricket.You can contact them with suggestions at sundayservice.pod@yahoo.com.Alternatively, follow and interact with the podcast on:'X' - @church98290 / ...

Drawing on decades of expertise, visionary leader and team expert Michael G. Rogers presents an unparalleled approach to team development that sets this audiobook apart from any other in the leadership genre. With captivating stories, relatable examples, introspective activities, and actionable exercises, this audiobook challenges your team’s mindset and equips them with the tools to elevate their personal performance and that of your entire team.