Test Match Special: How to Read Cricket: Everything you need to know about the greatest game in the world - Hardcover
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Do you know a grubber from a yorker? Can you identify the golden rules of slip and outfield catching? How does a batter recover from the dreaded royal duck? And where on earth do players find room for all those teas?
In this official Test Match Special book, cricket legend and TMS commentator Ebony Rainford-Brent takes you on a whirlwind tour of the greatest game in the world. How to Read Cricket offers an entertaining and witty guide to everything from amazing stats and skills analysis to the game's uniquely joyous culture, its stand-out players, greatest grounds and dodgiest pitches. Along the way, there are plenty of anecdotes from Ebony’s extraordinary career, as well as her top tactical and leadership tips. Whether you’re new to cricket or a seasoned pro, How to Read Cricket has it all plus a story or two to tell.
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Ebony Rainford-Brent is a cricket legend and multi-award-winning TV presenter and broadcaster. The first black woman to represent England at cricket, she shattered barriers and paved the way for greater inclusivity in the game, and is now a regular commentator on Test Match Special for the BBC and Sky. From her first game at primary school to her insightful analysis as an international cricket commentator, she’s become a role model for aspiring players and fans alike.
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