Publisher Description

Do you know...- the difference between a chinaman and a doosra?- where to find cow corner, the V, and the corridor of uncertainty?- what Nelson, Merlyn and Michelle have to do with cricket?- how to get a ball to reverse-swing, or how the Duckworth/Lewis method works?- the origin of yorker, googly, and third man?The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket is the definitive guide to the noble game. This fully updated third edition is not only an A-Z guide to all things cricket, it also includes illustrations showing positions and strategy, and quotations from cricket literature worldwide - from 18th century match reports right up to the Darrell Hair affair.It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the game - from the seasoned aficionado to the youngest new recruit. If you've ever wondered why a batsman can expect a jaffa on a bunsen, or how to go aerial when you're on a shirtfront... this is the book for you.

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The definitive A-Z glossary of the noble game as it is played around the world, covering 'googly', 'square', 'walk', and 'point' for instance.

Author Biography

An editor of dictionaries since 1980, Michael Rundell is a consultant on the Bloomsbury Dictionary series and Editor in Chief of the Macmillan Essential Dictionary. He is a keen follower of cricket, although not a keen player!

Review

"A joy... you will not find a better treatment of cricket's fascinating language than in this dictionary." * The Wisden Cricketer (January 2007) *

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The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket is the definitive guide to the noble game. This fully updated third edition is not only an A-Z guide to all things cricket, it also includes illustrations showing positions and strategy, and quotations from cricket literature worldwide - from 18th century match reports right up to the Darrell Hair affair.

Long Description

The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket by Michael Rundell is the definitive A-Z glossary of the noble game as it is played around the world...br>The language of cricket is as complex and fascinating as the game itself; it is made up partly of words unique to the game ('googly') and partly of common English words used in a special way ('square, point and walk'). But this is more than just a dictionary; it also includes features on cricket idioms, cricket in literature and cricketing quotations, as well as a range of illustrations depicting positions and strategy.....A fascinating resource that can be used as a reference work or browsed for pleasure, this book will appeal to both cricket buffs and those who are new to the game.

Review Quote

"A joy

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We've got the features that no-one else has - not a dry, dull dictionary, but an illustrated, wide-ranging reference guide covering every aspect of the game Features regional terms from all over the cricket-playing world - from India and Australia to Corfu and the Caribbean - and slang terms from the 18th century to the latest Wisden Covers controversies throughout the ages, from over-arm bowling in the 19th century and Bodyline in the 20th to ball-tampering in the comtemporary game Would make a great gift for any friends or family who love cricket - or treat yourself!

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