Cricket – The Definitive Guide to The Game of Cricket: Your Favorite Sports, #6

By Gary Coleman

This book is for anyone that is looking to get more out of the wonderful game of Cricket, whether you are actually playing the game or simply enjoying it from the stands or on T.V.

Cricket has a long-standing tradition and is enjoyed by millions of people around the world. However, to truly get the most out of this great game, you must understand all of the rules and even some of the history!

This book provides you with all this and more. You will discover an easy to read overview of Cricket, but also detailed information that you can apply to the game, both as a player or spectator. 

All aspects of Cricket are discussed and you will uncover many little-known details about the game, whether you are a beginner or a pro!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shaharm Publications
• Release date: Jun 27, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533735973

Gary Coleman

Go to any nearby sports bar in Boston and there’s a good chance you’ll find Gary Coleman there with a beer in his hand and his eyes glued to the soccer, football, baseball, cricket… or any other game for that matter!  As a diehard fan of sports, and as an avid player of both soccer and cricket, Gary Coleman has followed generations of sporting games and seen legends rise and fall. Now approaching his later years, Gary has hung up his boots and turned his passion for sports into a fantastic series of sporting guide books that range from baseball to hockey, tennis to volleyball, soccer, football and so much more… even scuba diving! Don’t miss these fantastic guides to some of the world’s most well-loved sports.

Book preview

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The game of cricket has a rich history and a complicated set of rules. It's simple to begin playing, but it's a challenge to master. This book will provide anyone with the foundation they need to become a cricket expert.

Introduction

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Cricket is a fascinating sport with millions of die-hard fans all around the world. Although the sport can appear to be quite complex, it's tremendously appealing if one takes the time to understand it. Whether a person is out on the field, or watching a match from the stands, there's genuinely nothing like a good game of cricket.

This book is packed full of information that can either aid a person in their quest to become a better cricket player, or can simply give a person a deeper understanding of the game. There's much to learn about cricket, from the selection of equipment to the honing of techniques.

It doesn't matter if a person has spent a lifetime watching cricket matches, or if they're completely new to the sport. Even though cricket is fairly intricate, it's easy to follow, with the proper knowledge. After reading a few chapters of this book, anyone will feel like a cricket expert.

Cricket is popular all across the globe, and for good reason. It's a sport that rewards intelligence as well as physical ability, and it's something that can be enjoyed by amateurs and professionals alike. It's as exciting to watch, as it is to play, which is a rare quality.

Before a person dives headfirst into the world of cricket, there are a number of things they'll need to understand. They'll need to familiarize themselves with all the slang and arcane speak used by cricket players. They'll need to find a place to play, whether that spot is simply a garden or a field at a cricket club.

It's also important to understand that cricket can be dangerous. Every year, there are people who are seriously injured or even killed by cricket balls. It's important to take the proper precautions so that people can avoid injury.

Thankfully, cricket isn't a high-risk sport like boxing or wrestling. As long as a person is careful and uses the appropriate safety equipment, their game of cricket should be free of injuries. It's good to be cautious, but there's no need to be afraid.

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Cricket isn't a sport that everyone can appreciate. Billions of people in America have no understanding of the game, and many more can't fathom why it's become more popular. It's good for a person to keep in mind that cricket may not be the sport for them, however, many people find that once they understand the basics then the whole wonderful game of cricket suddenly becomes clear and enjoyable to them.

There are a number of things that can make a cricket game seem unsatisfying. For