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What is a Googly?: The Mysteries of Cricket Explained (Paperback)

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Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: Robson Books Ltd; New edition edition (29 Aug 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 186105629X
ISBN-13: 978-1861056290
Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 1.5 cm

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'The ideal gift book for cricket lovers to bestow upon the uninitiated.' The Times; 'This marvellous little paperback has the best explanations I have ever come across.' Time Out

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A layman's guide to cricket which demystifies the jargon, explains where cricket came from, what happens on the field, what the tactics are, and the dos and don'ts of being a spectator.

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