WISDEN BOOK OF THE YEARWinner of The Telegraph Sports Book Awards Cricket Book of the YearCricket 2.0 is the multi award-winning story of how an old, traditional game was revolutionised by a new format: Twenty20 cricket.Using exclusive interviews with over 80 leading players and coaches – including Jos Buttler, Ricky Ponting, Kieron Pollard, Eoin Morgan, Brendon McCullum and Rashid Khan – Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde chron...

In The Pantheon, Tim Wigmore uses a combination of revelatory historical perspective, enlightening statistical analysis and personal insight to rank the top 50 Test cricketers of all time. Along the way, he dares to answer questions that all cricket lovers ask. Brian Lara or Sachin Tendulkar? Shane Warne or Muthiah Muralidaran? Ian Botham or Ben Stokes? Which Caribbean quick was the greatest? And who was the best Test cricketer of all time?The Pantheon is a riveti...

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...

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...

"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE"This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England Rugby"An engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight." The Washington PostTHE SECRETS OF SUPERHUMAN PERFORMANCETHE BEST reveals how th...

In The Pantheon, Tim Wigmore uses a combination of revelatory historical perspective, enlightening statistical analysis and personal insight to rank the top 50 Test cricketers of all time. Along the way, he dares to answer questions that all cricket lovers ask. Brian Lara or Sachin Tendulkar? Shane Warne or Muthiah Muralidaran? Ian Botham or Ben Stokes? Which Caribbean quick was the greatest? And who was the best Test cricketer of all time?The Pantheon is a riveti...

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 ...

"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE"This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England RugbyTHE SECRETS OF SUPERHUMAN PERFORMANCEThe inside track on how champions are made, written by one of the world's top sports scientists and an award-winning sports journalist.Never have the best sportspeople seemed so far...