For the Love of Cricket: A Companion
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• What does the term 'sledging' refer to?
• How many First-Class records were set by W. G. Grace?
• How old the youngest ever cricketer to play a Test match was?
Cricket fans don’t just like cricket, they love it! Whether you’re a soldier in the Barmy Army or you enjoy an afternoon of sunshine and wickets, there’s a reason why the world’s first modern spectator sport is beloved of so many. Bringing together history, trivia, amusing anecdotes and fresh insights, this handy volume is an all-rounder guide to the gentleman’s game.
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