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Brian Close was one of the greatest characters of post-war cricket – daring, defiant and daft.
LARA: The England Chronicles is Brian Lara in his own voice, unfiltered and unrestrained. Available as a standard or signed hardback.
The story of an ordinary Birmingham schoolkid in modern Britain by England all-rounder Moeen Ali and Tanya Aldred.
Annie Chave throws the spotlight on a diverse medley of people whose lives have been profoundly influenced by cricket.
A bumper collection of the work of award-winning West Country journalist and author David Foot.
Ricky Ellcock’s account of his life and career, first as a professional cricketer, then as the first black captain to be employed by Virgin Atlantic.
More tales of cricketing legends making their mark in club cricket.
Alan Gibson tells the fascinating story of the men who have led England in its first 100 years of Test cricket.
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Reviews
“I’ve always believed that cricket is a sport built from,
and shaped by, language, and this splendid collection
proves it. Owzat!”
Ian McMillan
"Sticky Dogs and Stardust is a fund of astonishing stories, which would have remained untold without Scott Oliver’s labours"
Anthony McGowan, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
“Randall charts the decline of cricket as a cultural influence with just as much brilliance and assiduity as he chronicles its rise ... you need to read his superb history of the rise and fall of cricket as the embodiment of Englishness.”
Ferdinand Mount, London Review of Books
Few have explored cricket's quirky stories as far and wide as Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins.
“A fascinating read with perceptive analysis. Highly recommended.”
Miles Harrison, Sky Sports
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
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