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Lawrence Booth writes the Online Sports Column of the Year, "The Top Spin", for the Daily Mail. He has also written four books on cricket, most recently "What are the butchers for?" And other splendid cricket quotations.

Hardcover. *Standard hardback edition* The 159th edition of the most famous sports book in the world - published every year since 1864 - contains some of the world's finest sports writing, and reflects on a year when Azeem Rafiq forced the sport to examine, more painfully than ever, its attitude to racism. The launch of The Hundred gave a huge boost to the women's game while raising many questions about the men's. Then, in the last two months of the year, Australia's men won the World T20 and retained the Ashes. Writers include Lawrence Booth, Stephen Fry, Mike Atherton, Gideon Haigh, Henry Blofeld, Vic Marks, Tanya Aldred, Andy Bull, Tim de Lisle, Emma John and Scyld Berry. As usual, Wisden includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and the famous obituaries. And, as ever, there are reports and scorecards for every Test, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records. There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden Andrew Baker in The Daily Telegraph atWisdenAlmanack The 159th edition of the most famous sports book in the world - published every year since 1864 - contains some of the finest sports writing of the year and covers reports and scorecards for all Tests, one-day and Twenty20 internationals, making it the cricketers' bible worldwide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Home to some of the finest sports writing of the year--from the likes of Lawrence Booth, Gideon Haigh, Rob Smyth, Patrick Collins, Simon Wilde, Osman Samiuddin, Tony Cozier, Benj Moorehead, Raf Nicholson and Dileep Premachandran--it includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and the famous obituaries. As always, it contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs, together with trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records.

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.

The 134th edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack is edited by Matthew Engel. It reflects on Sri Lanka's surprise 1996 World Cup win, and the rise of Asia as a major power in the game, on and off the field. Wisden 1997 also features a manifesto by Lord MacLaurin on his appointment as chairman of the ECB, and a tribute by Tony Lewis to Dickie Bird on his retirement from international umpiring.

The most prestigious cricket publication in the world now includes specialized content created for the indian cricket fan. Besides interesting articles from cricket experts and writers, the book has match summaries, scores, analyses, and player profiles from indian cricket. A must-have for any cricket fan and any wisden cricketers' almanack faithfuls or a must-have for all cricket fans and fans of the wisden cricketers' almanack. Description wisden has grown through the years to embrace innovation and maintain its status as the most revered and cherished brand in cricket. the 'bible of cricket', wisden cricketers' almanack has been published every year since 1864. wisden's cricketers of the year awards, one of the oldest honours in the sport, dates back to 1889. The almanack, known for editorial excellence, has been a perennial bestseller in the uk. The third edition with india-specific content is even more engrossing. Contributors include ramachandra guha, ian chappell, ajit wadekar, amol rajan, osman samiuddin, dileep premachandran, prashant kidambi, ruchir joshi, rajdeep sardesai, akash chopra, jarrod kimber, and jack hobbs.

Physical description; [8], 975p. ; 24cm. Notes; Index. Subjects; Cricket - History - Sources. Cricket - Great Britain - History - 19th century. Cricket, 1864-1900 - Readings from contemporary sources. Cricket - 1864-1900.

The 156th edition of the most famous sports book in the world--published every year since 1864--contains some of the finest sports writing of the year and covers every first-class game in every cricket nation, making it the cricketers' bible worldwide.@WisdenAlmanack

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Wisden 2013 – the 150th edition – contains coverage of every first-class game in everycricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs.Including the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and some of the finest sports writing of the year – such as the brilliant obituaries – together with trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack truly is a "must-have" for every cricket fan.A perennial bestseller in the UK."There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden". Andrew Baker in the Daily Telegraph

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The Wisden Book of Test Cricket, first published in 1979, is well established as an invaluable and unique source of reference essential to any cricket library. This new volume includes full scorecards and match reports from 2000 to the current day and a comprehensive records section. Edited by Steven Lynch, this new volume brings collectors' libraries up to date, ensuring they have a complete and accurate record - essential for any truly self-respecting cricket enthusiast.

Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 1.54

Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 1.52

Wisden Cricketer's Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Wisden 2006, the 143rd edition, includes coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs. In particular, it looks back on the sensational Ashes contest in 2005—arguably the greatest series of all time. Trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records make it the cricketer's bible worldwide.

Wisden Cricketer's Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Wisden 2005, the 142rd edition, includes coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs. Trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records make it the cricketer's bible worldwide.

The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Wisden 2016--the 153rd edition--contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs. The eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and some of the finest sports writing of the year--such as the brilliant obituaries--together with trenchant opinion, compelling features, and comprehensive records, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack truly is a must-have for every cricket fan.

Unread book in perfect condition.

106th edition, in limp yellow cloth. Stain at top edge of front cover & first & last pages; a little foxing; cloth dirty & stained, with wear to creased & concave spine. faint gift inscription on first page; name in red biro on page fore-edge Used - Acceptable. Fair softcover

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.