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This book has opened my eyes - there's another world of cricket writing out there...and it's better than anything we read on a day-to-day basis. Setting up a scholarship for Afghan youth cricket is an exciting cause, and I can only hope that you achieve your goals. --Susanna Valland
This book is a game-changer for cricket writing - an exceptionally funny and insightful read. --Bobby Shojai
I bought this book for my son and husband. I am a casual cricket fan, but they were both laughing so much that I had to read it myself - 'diary of a cricket widow' was particularly side-splitting. It consistently surprises as a book, and the format of article after article means that the book is tremendously easy to read. The cause is exceptional. --Elizabeth Watson
This book is a game-changer for cricket writing - an exceptionally funny and insightful read. --Bobby Shojai
I bought this book for my son and husband. I am a casual cricket fan, but they were both laughing so much that I had to read it myself - 'diary of a cricket widow' was particularly side-splitting. It consistently surprises as a book, and the format of article after article means that the book is tremendously easy to read. The cause is exceptional. --Elizabeth Watson
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The Alternative Cricket Almanack 2011 is a collection of witty and incisive articles from a group of unheralded, passionate writers. Cricket coverage is terrible these days, with overpaid, under-qualified commentators spoon-feeding us their sterilized non-opinions. We have decided to take a stand. Rather than boring you to death with turgid prose, we have written this book in order to entertain you. There are hilarious anecdotes to go with brutally honest analysis of the current game. Proceeds will go towards a scholarship for promising cricketers in Afghanistan, via the Afghan Youth Cricket Support Organisation. Cricket is as potent a sport as any in terms of bringing people together, and Afghanistan is in need of an ambassador who can be a spearhead in this context. There is ample talent out there, just waiting to be discovered and nurtured - with your help, we can achieve something incredible. If we are able to discover a diamond in the rough, a Murali, a Tendulkar, maybe even the next Dilhara Fernando...it will make a huge difference - any success for Afghan cricket has the potential to inspire Afghanistan as a nation. We certainly pull no punches when it comes to criticising everyone from commentators, to overpaid board members to umpires, although we do reserve praise for our 'Alternative Team of the Year' and 'Players to Watch for in 2011'. On VVS Laxman: "Laxman remains the most attractive man in the Indian side, despite having the appearance of a pharmacist in 1970's Mumbai." From 'Diary of a Cricket Widow': "I also don't see why he is so obsessed with Shahid Afridi. We both have similarly luscious hair, although I do concede that I never get promotions at work for sucking at life and bending the laws. My partner is not even Pakistani himself, yet he watches YouTube videos of Afridi's Head & Shoulders adverts. Confusingly, sometimes I find him posing in front of the bathroom mirror, stroking his ever-growing bald patch and pouting: "Because I'm worth it, yaar." I daren't ask. " Our book also includes pieces such as... - Don Bradman coming back from the dead as a zombie - A Day in the life of the Pakistan captain - Why Girls Can't Throw - An Homage to Tendulkar - Why Fast Bowlers Don't Eat Ice Cream - An Alternative Perspective on Women's Cricket This is an altogether unique take on cricket, written by fans with a passion for the game. You will laugh out loud at our visceral, often black humour, and you will raise eyebrows at our unapologetically honest take on the cricket world.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Out of the dozens of sports books I've read, this is the most enjoyable read I've had!!
The structure of the book allows you to read it article by article, and it actually makes it an extremely convenient read, compared to a 500 page opus.
The writers pull no punches, whether it be ridiculing Australian WAG's or criticizing commentators.
During the more critical pieces, I got the feeling that these writers are saying what journalists and commentators would be afraid of saying.
The subject matter is edgy, and the opinions are often controversial...at the end of the day I enjoyed this book thoroughly and look forward to the next edition. Can't recommend highly enough!!!
If you are a true fan of cricket, you can't miss this!!! Enjoy!!
The structure of the book allows you to read it article by article, and it actually makes it an extremely convenient read, compared to a 500 page opus.
The writers pull no punches, whether it be ridiculing Australian WAG's or criticizing commentators.
During the more critical pieces, I got the feeling that these writers are saying what journalists and commentators would be afraid of saying.
The subject matter is edgy, and the opinions are often controversial...at the end of the day I enjoyed this book thoroughly and look forward to the next edition. Can't recommend highly enough!!!
If you are a true fan of cricket, you can't miss this!!! Enjoy!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Simply, The Alternative Cricket Almanack 2011 is the funniest cricket book you will read in a long time.
In writing, brevity trumps all. The writers in this book have mastered this art.
This book will hopefully help change the face of cricket writing.
The philanthropic efforts are also praiseworthy.
Recommend highly.
In writing, brevity trumps all. The writers in this book have mastered this art.
This book will hopefully help change the face of cricket writing.
The philanthropic efforts are also praiseworthy.
Recommend highly.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What an amazing, honest and incredible book.
Makes a change from reading bog standard reviews, within cricket, makes all the difference. Its enjoyable and eye opening insight what it a truely wonderful game. What people have always thought, but would never put pen to paper. A book that has to be read by all cricket loving fans.
Keep up the good work Nishant and looking forward for your next book!
Makes a change from reading bog standard reviews, within cricket, makes all the difference. Its enjoyable and eye opening insight what it a truely wonderful game. What people have always thought, but would never put pen to paper. A book that has to be read by all cricket loving fans.
Keep up the good work Nishant and looking forward for your next book!
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