101 Quirky Cricket Facts

By Hugh Larkin

Do you like cricket? Are you interested in cricket related trivia? Would you like to find out more about the history of this popular team game? If so, you are sure to enjoy 101 Quirky Cricket Facts? Why are the wickets in the game of cricket called ‘stumps’? What unusual item did Alan Knott, 1960s and ‘70s England wicket-keeper, sometimes place inside his gloves to protect his hands when keeping to very fast bowlers? When did the first ever international cricket match take place and between which two countries? Find out about the answers to the above and many more fascinating cricket facts in this new book. Whether you are a life-long cricket fan or new to the game, 101 Quirky Cricket Facts contains something for everyone. Packed full of information about the players, teams, records and many memorable characters associated with the sport, along with the history of the game, this book will appeal to anyone who has a love of cricket. This is a must-have for cricket fans of all ages.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Apex Publishing Limited
• Release date: Nov 5, 2014
• ISBN: 9781910295878

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101 QUIRKY CRICKET FACTS

Compiled by Hugh Larkin

Publisher Information

First published as an eBook in 2014 by

Apex Publishing Ltd

12A St. John’s Road, Clacton on Sea,

Essex, CO15 4BP, United Kingdom

www.apexpublishing.co.uk

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Digital Edition converted and published by

Andrews UK Limited 2014

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Copyright © 2014 Hugh Larkin

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Cover designed by Chris Cowlin

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