Cricket Books
Fairfield Books Through The Remembered Gate
Book SynopsisHere is the inside story of Fairfield Books: from its beginnings in the cricket coaching that the 45-year-old Stephen Chalke sought in the autumn of 1993 through the journeys around England and Wales that generated his first book 'Runs in the Memory' and on to the publication of 42 titles. The characters are recalled, the issues involved in creating books based on oral testimony considered, and the triumphs and disasters of small-scale publishing described. There are moments of great humour and harrowing tragedy, of unnerving encounters and unexpected revelations. 'Through The Remembered Gate' tells the story of a journey of discovery. Its author starts out with a desire to write but little knowledge of publishing, and with a love of cricket but no significant contacts in the game. By a series of accidents he becomes a chronicler of cricket's past and an established publisher of his own and others' books. Despite its moments of sorrow, it is a tale filled with joys. Into this rich mix the author adds a little of his own back story, revealing how these journeys into cricket's past have led him to see the world of his childhood with a fresh perspective.Trade ReviewStephen Chalke is probably the greatest oral historian of cricket ever. This memoir may be his best book. I urge you to buy it. It tells of Chalke’s 23 years at Fairfield Books, his homespun publishing house (literally a house in this case). There he was everything from MD to writer to delivery man until retirement this year. But that is only the framework, the trellis. Through it runs vivid social history, autobiography, and – in full vibrancy – the lives of county cricketers of the 1950s and 60s. That drabber, brighter, harsher, kinder, poorer, richer age. Paul Coupar-Hennessy, The Cricketer; Through the Remembered Gate is a candid and sympathetic memoir by Stephen Chalke, who since the late 1990s has through his research, writing and publishing transformed our understanding of the postwar game. David Kynaston, choosing it as his Book of the Year in The New Statesman
£15.20
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Virat Kohli
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£5.32
UBS Publishers Distributors A-Z of Sachin Tendulkar
Book SynopsisSachin Tendulkar has amazed the cricket world for almost 20 years with his incredible performances. He scored over 10,000 Test runs and set numerous records in One-day internationals. His talent was recognized early on when he set a world record before the age of 15.
£7.61
Sports Publication Fielding Drills in Cricket
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£4.74
Sports Publication Analysis of Cricket Skills
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£8.49
Sports Publication Teach Yourself Bowling
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£4.49
Sports Publication Teach Yourself Fielding
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£4.74
HarperCollins India Out Of The Blue: Rajasthan's Road To The Ranji Trophy
Book SynopsisRajasthan cricket team's inspiring journey from bottom to winning Ranji Trophy, showcasing players' passion, association's support, and Aakash Chopra's account of transformation in domestic cricket grooming.
£9.59
HarperCollins India Yuvi
Book SynopsisNo Indian player has captured the imagination of cricket-lovers in the way that Yuvraj Singh has over the past decade. Fiery batsman, deceptive bowler, brilliant fielder, Yuvraj has been in the news for his remarkable skills with bat and ball, his glamoro
£9.09
HarperCollins India Stargazing: The Players in My Life
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£19.00
Bloomsbury India Driven: The Virat Kohli Story
Book SynopsisVirat Kohli, the undisputed monarch of the cricket world today, is no stranger to loss. His biggest support both on and off the field-his father Prem Kohli-succumbed to a cerebral stroke when Virat was only 18 years old. In a fitting tribute that would''ve made his father proud, Virat returned to the field to continue an innings just a few hours after his father passed away. In Driven, Vijay Lokapally recounts happier times in the journey of Virat''s rapid rise to international stardom-an account punctuated with little-known stories from fellow players, coaches, and intimates. Virat is already the recipient of countless accolades including the Arjuna Award, the Padma Shri, India''s highest sporting honour-Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the title of BCCI''s ''International Cricketer of the Year'' as well as the ICC''s ''ODI Cricketer of the Decade''. But for him, it''s not about the fame or the money, or the roar of the crowds. Few know of his altruistic nature and his dedication to numerous charities for underprivileged children. What has not escaped the public eye though, is how this wizard of the willow wears his heavy mantle with such insouciant ease.
£17.50
HarperCollins India The Great Indian Cricket Circus: Amazing Facts,
Book SynopsisSupremely entertaining, and full of bewildering events, surprising anecdotes and cool facts compiled together in wacky, interesting ways, this is the perfect book for fans of the sport, trivia lovers or anyone looking for entertainment!
£16.12
HarperCollins India Indian Cricket: Then and Now
Book SynopsisA collection of fifty informative and anecdotal articles by cricketers as well as leading writers on cricket, Indian Cricket: Then and Now is a book that cricket aficionados of all ages will enjoy.
£19.35
Westland Publications Limited Sachin: The Genius Unplugged
Book SynopsisSachin Tendulkar's brilliance transcends words, leaving writers in awe. Essays in a collection celebrate his unmatched skill, emphasizing his freedom from constraints of statistics and nationality. Writers struggle to capture his greatness, with Peter Roebuck highlighting the privilege of witnessing Tendulkar's era.
£15.74
Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd World Cup 2011
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£7.49
Sports Publication How to Play Fielding
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£10.00
Aleph Book Company THE NINE WAVES: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF INDIAN
Book SynopsisThe Nine Waves is a comprehensive history of Indian cricket, detailing the nine waves of success from 1932 to Virat Kohli's team today. It covers iconic moments, victories, and players, showcasing India's rise to cricketing superpower status with a billion-strong fan base.
£28.49
Bloomsbury India The Hitman: The Rohit Sharma Story
Book SynopsisFrom his cricket debuts in 2007 and 2013 respectively, Rohit Gurunath Sharma has grown to be one of the vital pillars of the Indian cricket team. A modern-day entertainer who refused to compromise his approach to batting, his contribution to India''s domination in one-day cricket and victories in the Premier League is indisputable. This is the story of his journey, of the years of hard work and the confidence that has allowed him to keep his place in the team--and his amazing capacity to come up with big scores. His combination of aggression and caution, his lazy elegance and his deadly shots have brought a whiff of fresh air to the cricket field.
£17.50
Juggernaut Publication A Cop in Cricket
Book SynopsisIn this book, Neeraj Kumar, one of India's most well-respected and accomplished police officers a former BCCI anti-corruption chief takes us inside the seamy world of corruption in cricket. What one encounters is an ungentlemanly game of cops and robbers: swindlers who cheat young players while the BCCI looks the other way, sham matches held just for the sake of betting and top administrators who care more for commerce than the integrity of the sport.
£18.99
Westland Publications Limited A million Broken Windows: The Magic and Mystique
Book SynopsisThere was a time when Bombay was almost synonymous with cricket in India. A Million Broken Windows is the story of how that came to be: of the players who filled the gullies and maidans of the city with their exuberant and institutively skilful play, of the coaches who spotted talent and created opportunities for their boys to grow, and of the crowds that came to cheer their teams, weekday or weekend. Together they ensured that, whatever the result, the joy of competing and pushing oneself, and others, to do better was never lost.Since the inception of the Ranji trophy, Bombay has lifted the trophy forty-one times. Its batsmen and bowlers have had starring roles in match after match, across tournaments, formats and continents. Captains, coaches, administrators.
£17.58
University of the West Indies Press Cricket Nurseries of Colonial Barbados: The Elite
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£23.16
Canoe Press The First West Indies Cricket Tour: Canada and
Book SynopsisThe West Indies Cricket Team, formed in 1884, made its first overseas tour two years later to Canada and the United States. The tourists played thirteen matches during August and September; they won six, lost five and two were drawn. The first match was played against the Montreal Cricket Club, 16-17 August 1886. It ended in a draw after which the West Indians moved on to Ottawa, Toronto and Hamilton.They arrived in the United States to play several matches in Philadelphia where the cricket culture was well established. Local clubs proved too strong an opposition for the tourists. The press was encouraging but made it clear that the islanders were out of their depth. It was an important tour for the first West Indians cricketers. It was the first international step in an apprenticeship that lasted decades. The English decided, finally, to host the West Indians in 1900. This book speaks to the Canadian and American beginning of the West Indian cricket culture that was to emerge a century later as the most powerful performance force the game had ever seen.
£28.46
