What is a Googly?: The Mysteries of Cricket Explained - Hardcover

Eastaway, Rob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1911622145 ISBN 13: 9781911622147

Publisher: Portico, 2019

Synopsis

'Cricket is changing so fast that even those of us who thought we understood it are now adrift. Rob Eastaway's enduring masterpiece has never been more essential.' - Matthew Engel, The Guardian

'Many newcomers to cricket find its Laws and customs baffling. What Is A Googly? is the ideal, friendly introduction to this wonderful sport.' - Charlotte Edwards, former England captain

A new edition of Rob Eastaway's classic guide to the LAWS of cricket.

Cricket is one of the world's most popular sports, yet for the uninitiated, its peculiar laws and customs are a mystery. What is a 'silly mid off' and a 'long leg'? How can you be 'lbw'? And how can a match last for five days and still end up as a draw?

In this fully updated edition of the classic guide, Rob Eastaway demystifies the jargon and answers the questions you've always wanted to ask. It's also a timely reminder that for the true cricket lover, the game can be absorbing and exciting even when the ball isn't being smashed for six.

About this title

About the Author:

Rob Eastaway is a writer, speaker and consultant. His books include the bestselling What is a Googly? (9781861056290) and Why Do Buses Come In Threes? (9781861058621). He jointly devised the system now used to officially rank international cricketers and lives in London, where he is a keen weekend cricketer and occasional golfer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Portico
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1911622145
• ISBN 13: 9781911622147
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144