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Vic Marks continues where Alan Gibson left off to tell the story of England’s captains since 1979.
Annie Chave throws the spotlight on a diverse medley of people whose lives have been profoundly influenced by cricket.
The 45th edition of the Cricketers’ Who’s Who.
The 47th edition of the essential guide to the English cricket season.
The autobiography of Ashley Giles, a cricketer who survived the enemies of self-doubt, imposter syndrome and depression to achieve Ashes glory.
Former England fast bowler Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence tells the story of a life of incredible highs and devastating lows.
A minimum of £0.50, evenly split between the MND Association and the Cricketers’ Trust, will be donated for every copy sold.
Tales of cricketing legends making their mark in club cricket.
Queen Elizabeth II witnessed 44 live cricket matches during her 96-year reign. From Lord’s Tests to back-country festivals in Australia, re-live every moment as she saw it.
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Reviews
Few have explored cricket's quirky stories as far and wide as Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins.
There is a refreshing honesty about everything Giles writes, and many reminders about tours and Tests that have not been written about for many years.
Martin Chandler, Cricket Web
An uplifting and joyous read, capturing – at times with stunning emotion – the power of cricket to transform lives.
Stephen Chalke
Oliver writes with a novelist's verve, always trying to conjure a phrase with a hawk's eye for detail.
Richard Hobson, The Cricketer
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