Cricket

Bat, Ball and Field is a wonderful foray into the history and culture of cricket.

First published in 1986 and now available as an ebook.

First published in 1983, Heroes and Contemporaries reveals a new aspect of David Gower's personality - that of an astute and intelligent observer of the game and of his fellow players.

WINNER OF THE WISDEN BOOK OF THE YEARAs a young boy of eight, Jonny Bairstow was dealt a cruel blow.

First published in 1997 and now available as an ebook.

Love him or loathe him, Ricky Ponting is one of the biggest names in cricket, having been at the heart of so many memorable Ashes and Test encounters over the years.

Ian Botham's approach to cricket is simple: keep fit, play hard, aim to win and, above all, enjoy the game.

The quintessentially English cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as "e;Blowers"e;, tells his riveting life story.

Jonathan "e;Aggers"e; Agnew, England's voice of cricket, showcases some of the very best writings on the noble game, from the 1930s to the present day.

RIP GRAHAM THORPE 1969-2024Graham Thorpe's achievements on the cricket field contrasted wildly with his personal problems, where drink and depression combined to send him spiralling off the rails.

Originally published in 2000 and now available as an ebook.

Following on from the hugely successful Best After-Dinner Sports Tales, yet more rousing stories from the after-dinner speaking circuit, from some of the biggest names in sport as well as celebrities from the world of entertainment.

Winning takes many forms.

An inside account of England's Ashes triumph in Australia 2010/11.

For the first time ever, a DVD featuring exclusive video and audio material accompanies the latest New Naturalist volume, a multimedia first for the series.

Few modern British sportsmen have fascinated the public more than Geoff Boycott.

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of "e;Bumble"e;, the legendary SkySports cricket commentator who's one ball short of an over and delivers madcap moments galore in this ebullient, endearing and hilarious book.

The quintessential barking-mad Yorkshire cricketer, 'Hoggy's' record-breaking bowling exploits for England allied to his humorous, uniquely oddball yet hugely endearing attitude to sport and life makes this essential reading for all lovers of the game.

A true-life sporting memoir of one of the best batsman in the game who stunned the cricket world when he prematurely ended his own England career.

The former Prime Minister examines the early history of one of the great loves of his life in a book that sheds new light on the summer game's social origins.

Tom Smith first wrote his guide for umpires and scorers in 1980.

In this, another collection of classic cricket writing by Sir Neville Cardus, he urges that the game itself is more important than winning, players should fully express themselves in the game and he writes about those players who delight the senses: Hurst and Hutton, McCabe and Compton.

Included are the imaginative reconstruction of the 1882 England and Australia test match to Cardus's descriptions of village cricket, accounts of the great players that Cardus watched play (from Donald Bradman and Harold Larwood to Wally Hammond) to examples of his 'Shastbury' writings.

'A compelling book Test cricket is hanging on.

The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864.

Ronnie Irani had an extraordinary career as a first class cricketer and is now a star broadcaster with talkSport.

Get to know England legend Alastair Cook in his fascinating and remarkably honest autobiography'He is England's greatest ever batsman .

'If the ball's there, hit it.

Cricket is an Indian game accidentally invented by the English, it has famously been said.

Cricket is an Indian game accidentally invented by the English, it has famously been said.

Who'd make it into the best England team ever?

What's the difference between short leg and deep midwicket?

Nasser Hussain was acclaimed as England's best cricket captain since Mike Brearley.

"e;One of the most open and honest and thought-provoking books on the effect addiction and alcohol can have on the career and life of a county cricketer.

WINNER OF THE MCC / CRICKET SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER OF THE HEARTACHES CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK THE YEAR AWARD An England cricket tour is a unique phenomenon, with its own pressures, challenges and remarkable highlights.

Revolutionising Cricket with the Power of AI: An Exciting Journey for Fans and ProfessionalsImagine a world where the timeless spirit of cricket meets the cutting-edge innovation of artificial intelligence.

Cricket was once used as a tool to colonise.

Pre-order the gripping and insightful behind-the-scenes memoir from much-loved England all-rounder Chris WoakesTwo-time world champion, Ashes Player of the Series, County Championship winner and one of England's finest all-rounders of the modern era.