Understanding Cricket A Guide For Americans - Brossura

Leff, Hirsh R

Brossura

ISBN 13: 9798218667603

Casa editrice: Cricket Publishing, 2025

Riassunto

Three years ago, I attended a minor league cricket match near my home, and I was captivated by the action and the passion of the fans. That evening ignited my journey into cricket, transforming my curiosity into a love for this global sport.

Raised on American sports, I initially found cricket unfamiliar. However, I soon discovered its rich history and appeal: over 200K people play or watch cricket in the U.S., and globally, it is the second-largest sport, boasting 2.5 billion fans. I was surprised to learn that cricket predates baseball in America.

Today, U.S. cricket is growing rapidly, with major and minor leagues expanding to more cities nationwide. In 2024, the U.S. shocked the world by defeating Pakistan in the T20 World Cup- a historic victory. With cricket included in the 2028 Olympics, this is the perfect time for Americans to embrace the sport and cheer for our team.

If you're familiar with American sports, you'll find cricket surprisingly easy to learn. The first chapter will equip you to enjoy the game immediately, while the rest of the book delves deeper, turning curiosity into expertise. Whether you read it cover to cover or use it as a reference, this guide will help you discover the joy of cricket.

I hope you find cricket as wonderful as I have.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cricket Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798218667603
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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