First-class cricket books

Fairfield Books publishes excellent and interesting cricket titles. We are committed to delivering writing of the highest quality and production values to match.

The Cricket Captains of England 1877-1979

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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One Day At A Time

The history of limited-overs cricket in 25 landmark matches.

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Breaking Barriers

England’s first black cricketer Roland Butcher opens up about his life on and off the pitch.

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Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics

Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics

22 Story Times tales from hit podcast The Final Word.

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On the Record & On the Ball

Tim Percival draws on the personal experiences of some of the world’s most respected sports coaches and leaders to offer a unique insight into how they successfully navigate the media.

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Cricket Changed My Life

Annie Chave throws the spotlight on a diverse medley of people whose lives have been profoundly influenced by cricket.

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Writers in Whites

The untold story of cricket’s influential role in London’s literary world.

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In Syd’s Voice

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.

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Special offers from Fairfield Books, Wisden Cricket Monthly and the Nightwatchman

In the run-up to Christmas, Fairfield Books, Wisden Cricket Monthly and the Nightwatchman are offering big discounts and special offers.

Four Fairfield titles shortlisted for Cricket Media Club book award

A quartet of Fairfield titles have been named in the six-strong shortlist for the 2025 Derek Hodgson Book Award.

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I loved The Cricketers’ Who’s Who as a kid and still go back to it now.
Marcus Trescothick

The Cricketers’ Who’s Who 2026

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Few have explored cricket's quirky stories as far and wide as Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins.
Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics

Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics

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"Smart, engaging and full of insight.”
John Westerby, The Times

On the Record & On the Ball

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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

The King of Spain and I

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An uplifting and joyous read, capturing – at times with stunning emotion – the power of cricket to transform lives.
Stephen Chalke
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Cricket Changed My Life

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I loved The Cricketers’ Who’s Who as a kid and still go back to it now.
Marcus Trescothick
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The Cricketers’ Who’s Who 2025

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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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Sticky Dogs and Stardust (2)

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A fascinating and highly relevant biography.
Scyld Berry, The Telegraph
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One Hell of a Life

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