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The 65th edition of the PLAYFAIR CRICKET ANNUAL reviews England's two triumphant 2011 home Test series against Sri Lanka and India, as well as their autumn/winter matches against India and Pakistan. The book is packed with all the essential information required to follow events on the cricket field, with unrivalled up-to-the-minute statistical detail on all first-class players registered in the UK at the time of press. There are fixture lists for the coming season, including 2nd XI and Minor Counties. It also features highlights of the 2011 summer and previews the 2012 tourists the West Indies and South Africa, plus full Test match, first-class and limited-overs international records.
About the Author
Ian Marshall published sports books for more than 20 years, including 15 editions of the Playfair Cricket Annual, before going on to write books himself. He regularly plays cricket during the summer, and has toured India, Sri Lanka and Africa.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Once again, the Playfair Cricket Annual 2012 is a bargain. Its contents are compressed into the essentials. Test and county cricket statistics with historical details. Averages. 20 over and one day information. County facts and figures. Fixtures. Overseas cricket. Everything a cricket buff needs for a price of a few pints. Another marvellous production.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was pleased to see this very useful book made available for Kindle, and thought the sample was at least promising. However, within 24 hours I have 'returned' it.
The principal reason is that large sections of the book are not fully formatted for Kindle: they cannot be searched and do not respond to the Aa button; they are moreover in a pale typeface that after a while I find difficult to read. Perhaps I was expecting too much. However, for example, for me, the 'Fixtures' section is crucial. In the book version, this section is in small type, fairly inevitably, but, to me, manageable. In the Kindle version, the fixtures (listed confusingly under 'Fixtures 2011')are pale and, after the first page, become even smaller than in the book. This condensation appears elsewhere, and to me is instant headache. The fixtures cannot be searched (either by date or by team would have been wonderful). Some of the text is perfectly readable and is formatted - but it is difficult to predict which parts. For example, under the county summaries, players are perfectly clear and readable, 2011 averages are small and pale, marginal notes (G. Smith batted once and scored 0*, etc.) are back to full readability.
I hope the publishers will have another go at this next year; I think this could be a wonderful electronic book. At present, my view is that it is not ready.
The principal reason is that large sections of the book are not fully formatted for Kindle: they cannot be searched and do not respond to the Aa button; they are moreover in a pale typeface that after a while I find difficult to read. Perhaps I was expecting too much. However, for example, for me, the 'Fixtures' section is crucial. In the book version, this section is in small type, fairly inevitably, but, to me, manageable. In the Kindle version, the fixtures (listed confusingly under 'Fixtures 2011')are pale and, after the first page, become even smaller than in the book. This condensation appears elsewhere, and to me is instant headache. The fixtures cannot be searched (either by date or by team would have been wonderful). Some of the text is perfectly readable and is formatted - but it is difficult to predict which parts. For example, under the county summaries, players are perfectly clear and readable, 2011 averages are small and pale, marginal notes (G. Smith batted once and scored 0*, etc.) are back to full readability.
I hope the publishers will have another go at this next year; I think this could be a wonderful electronic book. At present, my view is that it is not ready.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well this is the 42nd edition I've bought and it's still the usual excellent content. However, it's still using the same printing process it did for the first edition I bought! Surely all the other cricket annuals are now produced on good quality paper with a much larger, clearer typeface. I suspect the average age of the reader for this book is probably in at least their 50s with possibly failing eyes.
I've written to the publishers many times asking if they could improve the quality of this publication but I've never even received the courtesy of a response. Off course I shall continue to buy it because, as everyone else says, the content is excellent and an invaluable reference. But please, please Playfair join the 21st century.
I've written to the publishers many times asking if they could improve the quality of this publication but I've never even received the courtesy of a response. Off course I shall continue to buy it because, as everyone else says, the content is excellent and an invaluable reference. But please, please Playfair join the 21st century.
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Playfair Cricket Annual 2012
I bought this for my husband who was disappointed to see that it did not contain the fielding positions page, as this is a useful reference when listening to commentary. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Mrs. J. E. Robinson
Usual class product
The people who put this book together are to be congratulated on yet another compact and imformative cricket companion which gives you all the knowledge you will need for the new... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Friendly Bob
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In line with all of the products I have purchased this way, the service was first rate. The order was acknowledged promptly and I received the goods when promised. Read more
Published 24 days ago by j allen
SWCC
I have bought the Playfair Cricket Annual yearly since its inception in 1963. The pocket book is ideal for checking, reading and generally perfect for keeping up to date
Published 26 days ago by Joppaboy
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Much the same as previous years, why change a successful formula? Annual published after the start of the domestic season the only criticism, Bill Frindall the previous editor... Read more
Published 28 days ago by ken may
Regular cricket bible
This year's edition of the annual contains all the usual features in a time-honoured manner. The esteem in which this book is held is noticeable in the number of spectators at a... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Ken
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Most people who buy this will buy it every year as its an essential part of any groups attendance at a County game. Make sure you're the one with the knowledge!!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Paul W. Kirk
This is a must to stuff in your bag, or pocket, for the cricket season
We buy one of these cricket annuals every year and they're always good value for money. Packed with useful stats. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Faydra
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