Cricket and Adventure : A History of English and Indian Cricket - v. 1

This is the story, by one of the millions of fans, of the Gentleman's Game that evolved centuries ago on the sedate village greens of England, a game of traditions and laws that has shaped the whole culture of the peoples it has grown amongst.

It is the story of the game that has brought us long-bearded legends and teenage stars in the form of W.G.

Grace and Sachin Tendulkar, Victor Trumper and Ranjitsinghji, Botham and Kapil Dev, Gavaskar and Sobers and Bradman and Jessop.

The book covers all aspects of the game, including Tests and ODIs, sledging and injuries, umpiring and cheating, records and failures, past, present.and future.

It weaves amongst its pages the story of Anglo-Indian history, socio-political skulduggery and sexual escapades.