Whether you're already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket.
60 extraordinary stories span the globe and include unforgettable events and players from the men's, women's and para games, past and present.
Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings.
Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12.
Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa's highest mountain.
Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams.
Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . .
Meet the biggest stars of today's game alongside the pioneers, emerging talents and cricketing legends. You'll also find facts, stats, bios, test your knowledge quizzes and a simple players guide.
Look out for Incredible Football Stories, coming soon.
| ISBN: | 9780008606091 |
| Publication date: | 13th April 2023 |
| Author: | Clive Gifford |
| Illustrator: | Lu Andrade |
| Publisher: | Red Shed an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 173 pages |
| Series: | Incredible Sports Stories |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Cricket Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men Quiz Books Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sporting events Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography General Knowledge & Trivia History |