Cricket

Know the Game Cricket is the perfect introduction to the

sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It

is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the

professionals in action.

The book includes:

Playing the game: how to play cricket, the rules, positions on the pitch, how to score

The laws of the game: from scoring to umpiring

Equipment and pitch: how to choose a bat, positioning of fielders, the wicket

The skills: step-by-step guide to all the basic skills, including batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fielding.

The Know the Game series is firmly established as the

definitive introduction to a wide range of sports and games. Written by

the experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to

know to take part.