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- With a provocative foreword by Paul Collingwood, The Cricketers' Who's Who is now in its 31st edition. It is the book that both players and professonal cricket commentators use as their bible. Every player who has represented a county in the 2009 season or is contracted to play first-class cricket in the coming year is included. Each entry has a photo along with career and season statistics as well as personal information supplied by the players themselves. There are similar entries for all the umpires on the first class panel. As ever, The Cricketers' Who's Who provides an entertaining mix of detailed information, opinions and tongue-in-cheek comments.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is a book that most self respecting cricket nerds buy at the start of each season, along with the Wisden and Playfair annuals. Personally, I think they've ruined it.
In days of yore, the "playing profession" got sent a questionnaire asking a variety of things from the mundane (full names, favourite foods) to the ridiculous. It didn't matter if you were the England captain, or some teenager from Nuneaton, you got the same questions (though the England player might give fuller answers). The result was that when that teenager came on to bowl or the season pro from the other side of the country came on to bat, you got a bit of colour about the guy.
It was all very democratic too. The book was simply aphabetical. The result was that while browsing through the book, you might jump from a Kent wicketkeeper to a Durham slow left armer via a Somerset all rounder or a Lancashire batsman.
This book is different. The questionnaire is out. The alphabetical listing is out. In their place, the players are grouped by team, while the questionaire is replaced by a brief description of each player from a couple of sources. I'm not impressed, even if I can see merit in some of the changes. If you're at the County Ground in Leicester, you'll probably be most interested in that callow youth from Nuneaton, but that's not the point of the book I don't think. If I'm spending my Wednesday at the county ground, I can see what sort of player he is. He's playing in front of me, so I don't need someone telling me. What I want is to get a feel for the guy as a person. To me at least, that's more interesting. The questionnaire helped. If it weas handled correctly, you get a real feel for the guy. Is he a joker or serious? Is he like me, or someone I know? Does he seem like a future England player? Can you see why England dropped him? The papers can tell me, but the questionnaire helped. Having what the papers say repeated a second time in this book doesn't help I think.
In days of yore, the "playing profession" got sent a questionnaire asking a variety of things from the mundane (full names, favourite foods) to the ridiculous. It didn't matter if you were the England captain, or some teenager from Nuneaton, you got the same questions (though the England player might give fuller answers). The result was that when that teenager came on to bowl or the season pro from the other side of the country came on to bat, you got a bit of colour about the guy.
It was all very democratic too. The book was simply aphabetical. The result was that while browsing through the book, you might jump from a Kent wicketkeeper to a Durham slow left armer via a Somerset all rounder or a Lancashire batsman.
This book is different. The questionnaire is out. The alphabetical listing is out. In their place, the players are grouped by team, while the questionaire is replaced by a brief description of each player from a couple of sources. I'm not impressed, even if I can see merit in some of the changes. If you're at the County Ground in Leicester, you'll probably be most interested in that callow youth from Nuneaton, but that's not the point of the book I don't think. If I'm spending my Wednesday at the county ground, I can see what sort of player he is. He's playing in front of me, so I don't need someone telling me. What I want is to get a feel for the guy as a person. To me at least, that's more interesting. The questionnaire helped. If it weas handled correctly, you get a real feel for the guy. Is he a joker or serious? Is he like me, or someone I know? Does he seem like a future England player? Can you see why England dropped him? The papers can tell me, but the questionnaire helped. Having what the papers say repeated a second time in this book doesn't help I think.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have bought Cricketer's Who's Who for many years. The latest editiod has defeated the purpose of the book which gave background to the players. Apart from the addition of the overseas players and the short essays it is Playfair with less information It is not worth the price
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I look forward to receiving my Cricketer's Who's Who each year but I was rather disappointed yesterday when my 2011 edition arrived. The format has changed considerably and there is a lot less personal information about the players. Instead there is some blurb from All out Cricket about each player and a short quote from somebody connected to their team. I think it's a shame the players no longer get the opportunity to include their thoughts on the game and I don't suppose I'm the only who was interested in knowing more about them than their cricketing statistics. The overall feel of the book was not as nice either, like it was printed on cheaper paper. If they don't change the format back next time, I doubt I will continue to buy one each year.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
what has happened to The Cricketers Whos Who?
What have they done? I loved the book and have bought it every year for many years. The new format is sadly not a patch on what it was. I will not be buying it in future years.
Published 6 months ago by KAH
What a shame!
When my copy arrived at the beginning of the season, I was unimpressed but since most of us aren't always comfortable with change, I thought I would try and get used to it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Rose bowler
An excellent publication
The Cricketers Who's Who contains essential information when attending county matches of whatever format - I have been a subscriber for several years now and do not wish to be... Read more
Published 9 months ago by James H. Harris
Cricketer's Who's Who
The Cricketer's Who's Who is perfect for my needs as a supporter of the game who needs to know about players of today.
Published 10 months ago by ABR
Disappointing
In previous years, personal info is given and as a committed county cricket follower, I enjoy this. However, this year, a short paragraph and a quote are given, along with... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sammyboy14
Cricket Encyclopaedia
This book is a must-have for all cricket lovers whether they be armchair or hands-on viewers. The format has been changed slightly in that there is not as much useless information... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Madeleine Godbold
not as good as past editions
All info about each cricketer is now put into a paragraph whereas it was previously in point form which was far better. Read more
Published 12 months ago by P. Tyrer
What happened to the tried and tested format?
Cricketer's Who's Who 2011
I have to say that I agree with 'Shawkaty'. I have been purchasing this book for some years now and have always enjoyed the contents. Read more
I have to say that I agree with 'Shawkaty'. I have been purchasing this book for some years now and have always enjoyed the contents. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chester
The Cricketer's Who's Who 2010
Year after year the source of facts, argument setlement and joy. Cricketers' Who's Who 2010 (General Books)
A must for English cricket lovers.
A must for English cricket lovers.
Published 20 months ago by mtrcricket
My husband cannot live without this!
I buy this every year for my husband who loves cricket and is always looking up the players and he says it adds to the enjoyment of watching the game on TV. Read more
Published on 25 May 2010 by Avid Reader
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