As the world's second most popular sport, cricket is much richer and more diverse than many realise. Globally, passionate players give up holidays, time with loved ones and hard-earned money to achieve the extraordinary and play for their country. Afghanistan, whose captain grew up on a refugee camp, will play in the 2015 World Cup not just in spite of the Taliban but partly because of them. In Ireland, cricket has reawakened after a century of dormancy - but can they achieve their aim of ...

WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED 2025'Wonderfully wide-focused, unfailingly readable and laced with passages of insightful analysis, Tim Wigmore's history of test cricket is a true tour de force.' David Kynaston'Much more than simply a history of Test cricket, this is a colourful, modern take on the sport's most treasured format. I've commentated on over 400 Tests and learned so much from this wonderful book. Wigmore lays bare the cha...

Using a combination of gripping personal testimony, enlightening statistical analysis and Tim Wigmore's historical perspective, as the author of the definitive history of Test Cricket, The Pantheon ranks the top 50 Test cricketers of all time. No such list can be truly definitive, but The Pantheon is a riveting celebration of sporting greatness, and the starting point for all future debates about which legends were the better Test cricketer.

SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022.A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR.'Superb' Matthew Syed, The Times'Fascinating' The Observer'Crickonomics is packed with sufficient statistical analysis to have the most ardent cricket geek purring with pleasure' Mail on Sunday'An insightful, Hawk-Eye-like analysis of the nu...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024'The gripping story of England's transformation from prissy blockers to double world champions'The Times'A must-read for any cricket lover'Nasser Hussain, Former England captain and Sky Sports commentatorThe inside...

WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED 2025THE CRICKET SOCIETY/MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED 2026'Wonderfully wide-focused, unfailingly readable and laced with passages of insightful analysis, Tim Wigmore's history of test cricket is a true tour de force.' David Kynaston'Much more than simply a history of Test cricket, this is a colourful, modern take on the...

Bloomsbury presents White Hot by Tim Wigmore and Matt Roller, read by John Sackville.SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024'The gripping story of England’s transformation from prissy blockers to double world champions'The Times'A must-read for any cricket lover'Nasser Hussain, Former England captain and Sky Sports commentatorThe inside ...

Bloomsbury presents Crickonomics by Stefan Szymanski and Tim Wigmore, read by David Thorpe.SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022.A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR.An engaging tour of the modern game from an award-winning journalist and the economist who co-authored the bestselling Soccernomics.Why does England rely on private schools for their batters – but not their bowlers? How did demographics shape India’s rise? Why have women often been the ...

Bloomsbury presents The Art of Batting written and read by Jarrod Kimber'a wonderful tale' – David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd'one of cricket’s most distinctive writers' – Andy ZaltzmanCOLOURFUL CRICKET HISTORY MEETS EXPERT ANALYSIS IN THIS RICHLY RESEARCHED EXPLORATION OF THE ART OF BATTING.Most batters just do their best, yet the top players create art. It is physically impossible to face an 80mph delivery and...

The Times Best Sports Books 2021 - 'the sporting nerd's book of the year''Fascinating and insightful . . . lifts the curtain to reveal the inner workings of international cricket. A must-read for any cricketer, coach or fan' Eoin Morgan'This path-breaking book should be compulsory reading for commentators and captains - and all cricket fans' Mervyn King'Clever and original but also wise' Ed Smith

*******A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK &**SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER"Felix White's beautifully, elegantly and passionately written book reminds me why I love cricket so much. And reading, come to that." - Stephen Fry"The love of cricket is both communal and individual. Felix has a wonderful knack of evoking both in a book full of life, joy and resilience." - Gideon Haigh"Whether you love cricket or are ...

'Fascinating and insightful . . . lifts the curtain to reveal the inner workings of international cricket. A must-read for any cricketer, coach or fan' Eoin Morgan'This path-breaking book should be compulsory reading for commentators and captains - and all cricket fans' Mervyn King'Clever and original but also wise' Ed SmithHow valuable is winning the toss? And how should captains use it to their advantage? Why ...