Cricket For Dummies

<b>A complete guide to cricket for players and fans alike</b> <p>Whether you’re a budding player or aspiring armchair expert, <i>Cricket For Dummies</i> helps you get to grips with this fascinating sport. Completely revised and updated for the first back-to-back Ashes series in 38 years, this hands-on guide gives you clear explanations of the cricket’s laws, step-by-step explanations of techniques and tactics, and exciting coverage of the tournaments, global rivalries, and great players.</p> <ul> <li>Fully revised and updated to chronicle the rise of twenty20 cricket and the IPL, the implementation of DRS, and the changing face of the game</li> <li>Covers cricket basics—the pitch, the laws, the equipment and more</li> <li>Provides an in-depth look at cricket formats</li> <li>Offers a guide to building cricket skills—bowling, batting, and fielding</li> <li>Includes coverage of the best players and the biggest tournaments throughout the world</li> </ul> <p> Complete with Top Ten Lists of the greatest cricketers, the most memorable cricket matches, and the biggest controversies, <i>Cricket For Dummies</i> is your one-stop resource on this popular sport.</p>