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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Robson Books Ltd; New edition edition (May 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 186105288X
ISBN-13: 978-1861052889
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,000,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Have you ever been in the position of watching a game of cricket with friends or a cricket "widow" who would perhaps like to converse more fluently (or even at all!) with a cricket-loving mate? Do you get your silly mid offs confused with your short legs? And why do cricketers rub their ball on their trousers?

Here at last is a witty and revealing book that demystifies the jargon and answers all the questions you've always wanted to ask. Illustrated with pithy (and instructive) cartoons, it explains where cricket came from, what happens on the field, what the tactics are and the dos and don'ts of being a spectator.

If you've ever made a fool of yourself in the pavilion, wondered how to tell who's winning (or even how long the match is going on), then Robert Eastway, co-inventor of the Coopers & Lybrand World Cricket Ratings, has written just the book for you!

"The ideal book for cricket lovers to bestow upon the uninitiated". -- The Times

"This marvellous little paperback has the best explanation I have ever come across". -- Time Out

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A new edition of What is a Googly? was published in May 1999. The new edition includes all of the recent developments in cricket. This book is for anyone who is curious to learn more about the game, and who has found themselves asking questions such as "why do they rub the ball on their trousers?"

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, 16 Feb 2006

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I am a newcomer to cricket and found myself getting occasionally bewildered at the television coverage so bought this book. Fantastic stuff, last time I read a book this many times it was Allen Carr's quit smoking book!

Can now hold a cricket conversation in the pub with strangers without feeling like a bluffer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic - every cricketer should give one to a friend, 11 Jan 2002

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I heard Jonathan Agnew give this book a rave review on Test Match Special last year, but took a while to get round to buying it. I'm very glad I did. This book is a classic - if like me you know a cricket widow or an American who is baffled by the game this is the perfect introduction. It's funny, gentle and informative at the same time. Absolutely worth every one of the five stars!

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5.0 out of 5 stars If its good enough for Christopher Martin-Jenknins......!, 20 July 2001

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In the lunch interval at the first England-Australia Test of 2001, Christopher Martin-Jenkins was asked to suggest a number of books which could explain the rules and placings in the field. He replied "the best book I have ever read for this is 'What's a Googly?' I am ashamed to say I can't remember the author!" Blowers seconded!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting!
Very informative. The book helps to understand the confusing rules of the game of cricket and the positions on the field.

Published 1 month ago by Mr. Martin Ings

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant little book
Just what the doctor ordered! A very suitable book aimed at the novice spectator. Good fun to read. Every American should have one!

Published 3 months ago by oddicartref

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
I have followed cricket for years, but never fully understood rules and positions. This book explains things in a very understandable way. Read more

Published 4 months ago by JoeUK

4.0 out of 5 stars A googly is a mystery no longer!
A fun book for anyone - especially novices - interested in cricket. It starts from the premise that you don't understand anything at all, but even those with some existing... Read more

Published 5 months ago by nyorks Annie

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for the new cricket fan(female)
I have only just got into cricket,and did pick up some of the rules as I watched it.This book explained all the bits I didn't understand. Read more

Published 5 months ago by chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant introduction to the often mysterious world of cricket
This book is a brilliant introduction to the *real* beautful game, cricket. Rob Eastway goes a long way towards debunking some of the myths surrounding the game (i.e. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Bren999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners
Recommended this book by friend as I was starting to get interested in cricket. Even though it is now old and the examples of players, etc. Read more

Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Pat

5.0 out of 5 stars stuff the aussies!
THIS LITTLE BOOK HAS EVERYTHING NEEDED BY THE NEW FAN TO ENABLE HIM/HER TO ENJOY THIS COMPLEX GAME.
WITH IT I WAS ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND THOROUGHLY ENJOY THE TEST MATCHES... Read more

Published on 27 Aug 2009 by P. Rushton

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Confused about what the ramblings of the cricket commentator actually mean ? Not clear on the LBW rule ? No idea about silly mid off ? Read more

Published on 8 Feb 2007 by DavyA

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly punchy
I'm no 'Johnny Come Lately' and knew enough to enjoy the game but was sometimes perplexed by some of the phrases used by the cake-munching TMS crowd. Read more

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