Book Details
Format
Kindle
Pages
144
Language
English
Published
Jul 4, 2024
Publisher
Red Shed
ISBN-10
0008706328
ISBN-13
9780008706326
Description
Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket.
The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments from over 100 years of this incredible sport.
Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings.
Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12.
Discover the legendary match where every player of one team was out for a duck (without scoring).
Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa’s highest mountain.
Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams.
Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . .
And much, MUCH more!
Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars
Ben Stokes
Virat Kohli
Heather Knight
The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments from over 100 years of this incredible sport.
Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings.
Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12.
Discover the legendary match where every player of one team was out for a duck (without scoring).
Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa’s highest mountain.
Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams.
Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . .
And much, MUCH more!
Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars
Ben Stokes
Virat Kohli
Heather Knight