Cricket (5th ed)

"Know the Game Cricket" is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner.

It is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action.

The book includes: playing the game - how to play cricket, the rules, positions on the pitch, how to score; the laws of the game - from scoring to umpiring; equipment and pitch - how to choose a bat, positioning of fielders, the wicket; the skills - step-by-step guide to all the basic skills, including batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fielding. "The Know the Game" series is firmly established as the definitive introduction to a wide range of sports and games.

Written by the experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know to take part.