- Softcover
- Used
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
AbeBooks seller since March 16, 2007
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 18.54
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Seller Inventory # GOR015120658
- Title
- The Cricketer
- Author
- Feldman, Ian
- Publisher
- Ssi Publishing, LLC
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798330556601
- Item weight
- 159 grams
A young Hindu Boy tells a fantastical tale of survival, adventure, loss and redemption, beginning in the rugged Muslim controlled Swat Valley of Pakistan. The thrilling tale begins, when he's attacked by Taliban Terrorists, but saved by a protective Hindu God that transforms him into the World's 'Fastest' Cricket Pitcher, eventually evolving him to become, an America Baseball Legend.
The year is 2038. Raji Swat is 22 years-old, born on a leap year in 2016 in the Swat Valley below the Himalayan Mountains in Pakistan. He is aware that those who see his small frame and hear his quiet voice will be surprised to learn that he is one of the wealthiest sports stars in the world. He is worth literally billions of dollars in earnings and endorsements. And... he's only twenty-two. His future promises only more fame and fortune. But like everything else in life, there is always the yin and the yang, a downside to each fortune that is bestowed upon one. After achieving his phenomenal success, Raji becomes an object of adoration - he is worshiped and honored around the world.
However, there is such a fan fanaticism for him that he faces serious security issues. He's "not free" to step outside his home and is forced to live in complete isolation with what is left of his family and his security detail on a private island, hidden in the Indian Ocean, far away from his friends and the origins of his birth.
Raji tells a story that runs the gamut from magical to horrid, from violence and prejudice to justice and destiny, from squalid struggles and poverty to a sports hero with untold wealth. "But, he says, "it made me what I am today."
As the story evolves, Raji Swat goes through several transformations as a national hero of cricket in Pakistan and India to the world stage as one of the most successful cricket players worldwide.
Then, out of the blue, an English sports writer who got wind of the Pakistani Phenom, visits Raji for an interview. Later when American baseball agent Ron Givins reads about Raji in an article written by the sports writer, he decides to fly Raji over to England to evaluate his skills which are reported to be near supernatural. He has a private late-night tryout at Wembley Stadium. After a practice session, Raji amazes everyone with 80 mph fast balls right in the strike zone graduating eventually to 108 mph. Raji earns a tryout in Phoenix with the underdog Oakland A's. The team had not won a World Series in forty-four years.
The A's are an American League team that has the DH Rule, which would keep Raji from having to bat. Additionally, there is a large Hindu and Indian population in Oakland, CA, which would make Raji and his family more comfortable than playing for a team in city that does not have a large Indian and Hindu population. A's fans are anxious for a star pitcher and Raji believes that he can be that man. Raji makes the A's roster as relief pitcher for the 2034 season. He goes on to take them to both the American League Championship and to the World Series against the LA Dodgers in October of 2034.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
WorldofBooks
Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since March 16, 2007
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 12 business days | 5 to 9 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 5.60 | £ 12.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
In 2002, World of Books Group was founded on an ethos to do good, protect the planet and support charities by enabling more goods to be reused. Since then, we've grown into to a global company pioneering the circular economy. Today, we drive the circular economy through three re-commerce brands: - Wob: Through Wob, we sell. We provide affordable, preloved books and media to customers all over the world. A book leaves our collection of over seven million titles and begins a new chapter every two seconds, enabling more goods to be reused. - Ziffit: Through Ziffit, we buy. We give people around the world the opportunity to contribute to the circular economy, earn money and protect the planet, by trading their unwanted books and media. - Shopiago: Through Shopiago, we help others. By sharing the technology that has grown World of Books Group into the business it is today, we’re helping charities increase revenue and reduce waste through re-commerce.…
Specialty
COOKERY, RECYCLE, CHARITY, USED BOOKS, MODERN, HISTORY, CHILDRENS, FICTION, CHEAP BOOKS, NON -FICTIONSeller's business information
World of Books Ltd
Mulberry House, Woods Way Trading Estate
Goring-By-Sea, United Kingdom BN12 4QY
Terms of sale
WorldofBooks.com fully embraces the AbeBooks terms and conditions and we will do
what we can to resolve any issues.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to WorldofBooks, Coventry, WMD, United Kingdom, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Orders ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.