The Spirit of Cricket: What Makes Cricket the Greatest Game on Earth - Rilegato

Smyth, Rob

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ISBN 10: 1904027849 ISBN 13: 9781904027843

Casa editrice: Elliot & Thompson Ltd, 2010

Riassunto

From the early days of Test cricket to the immortalized handshake offered by Andrew Flintoff to Brett Lee in the Ashes series 2005, cricket has a history of extraordinary moments that embody everything that sets the game apart from any other. The Spirit of Cricket remembers some of the outstanding performances, captivating matches, and remarkable incidents that represent the glory of the sport. Each entry gives the background to the match or moment, profiles of the key players involved, and comment from legendary cricketing names. Many of the entries themselves will be chosen by star cricketers, umpires, journalists, and commentators?each choosing something that symbolizes the spirit of cricket for them.

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Recensione:

'Rob Smyth's 'The Spirit of Cricket' wants to know: what makes cricket the greatest game on earth? And he helpfully and entertainingly gives umpteen examples to provide the answer.' --Sport Magazine

'Like everything written by Rob his book combines an encyclopaedic knowledge of cricket matches, anecdotes and facts with delicious turns of phrase.' --Andy Bull - TheGuardian.co.uk

'Smyth's love of the game shines out from every page. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the personalities and events that have shaped cricket over the past three centuries.' --The Irish Times

L'autore:

Rob Smyth is an experienced cricket journalist who writes for the Guardian, Wisden Cricketer, the Economist, and many other newspapers and magazines.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Elliot & Thompson Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1904027849
• ISBN 13: 9781904027843
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 218