Heather Knight
eBook - ePub

Heather Knight

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eBook - ePub

Heather Knight

About this book

Whether you're a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket.

The book's content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men's, women's and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments from over 100 years of this incredible sport.

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.

Discover the legendary match where every player of one team was out for a duck (without scoring).

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 . . .

And much, MUCH more!

Look out for Incredible Football Stories, coming soon.

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Information

Publisher
Red Shed
eBook ISBN
9780008706319
Year
2024

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Note to Readers
  4. Contents
  5. Chapter 1: First in All Formats
  6. Chapter 2: Trev and Tres
  7. Chapter 3: West Country Cricket
  8. Chapter 4: From Student to Debut
  9. Chapter 5: Piling on the Runs
  10. Chapter 6: Turning Pro
  11. Chapter 7: Climbing Mount Kili
  12. Chapter 8: Captaining Your Country
  13. Chapter 9: World Cup Wonders
  14. Chapter 10: Trev’s Tours
  15. Chapter 11: In the Bubble
  16. Chapter 12: Highs and Lows
  17. Chapter 13: The Ashes is ON
  18. Chapter 14: A Mighty Comeback
  19. Chapter 15: Getting Equal
  20. Back Ads
  21. Excerpt
  22. About the Author
  23. About the Publisher