Author(s): England and Wales Cricket Board

Sport/Transport

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.