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What Is a Googly?: The Mysteries of Cricket Explained

Author: Rob Eastaway
Publisher: Robson Books Ltd
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

5 reviews
Sales Rank: 40642

Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 152
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6

ISBN: 186105629X
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781861056290
ASIN: 186105629X

Publication Date: August 29, 2003
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Mysteries of cricket explained February 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Confused about what the ramblings of the cricket commentator actually mean ? Not clear on the LBW rule ? No idea about silly mid off ? Then this book could be the answer - it is a quality read. It's a must for any recent convert to the game. Superb clarity, a good balance of detail & a pinch of humour - this is no stuffy cricket book.The book explains the rules & terminology of the game,has some cartoon style illustrations to help with the explanations & a marvellous glossary of terms as well. Brilliant for the novice & still entertaining for the already established fan - an excellent book offering some superb explanations about the complexities of a fantastic sport.

5 out of 5 stars

Perfectly punchy August 9, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I'm no 'Johnny Come Lately' and knew enough to enjoy the game but was sometimes perplexed by some of the phrases used by the cake-munching TMS crowd. This short, light-hearted book blew the cobwebs away and detailed almost everything one needs to know to appreciate the subtleties of cricket. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars

Great book February 16, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I am a newcomer to cricket and found myself getting occasionally bewildered at the television coverage so bought this book. Fantastic stuff, last time I read a book this many times it was Allen Carr's quit smoking book!

Can now hold a cricket conversation in the pub with strangers without feeling like a bluffer.

5 out of 5 stars A classic - every cricketer should give one to a friend January 11, 2002
12 out of 13 found this review helpful

I heard Jonathan Agnew give this book a rave review on Test Match Special last year, but took a while to get round to buying it. I'm very glad I did. This book is a classic - if like me you know a cricket widow or an American who is baffled by the game this is the perfect introduction. It's funny, gentle and informative at the same time. Absolutely worth every one of the five stars!

5 out of 5 stars If its good enough for Christopher Martin-Jenknins......! July 20, 2001
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

In the lunch interval at the first England-Australia Test of 2001, Christopher Martin-Jenkins was asked to suggest a number of books which could explain the rules and placings in the field. He replied "the best book I have ever read for this is 'What's a Googly?' I am ashamed to say I can't remember the author!" Blowers seconded!