{"product_id":"cricket-for-dummies-isbn-9781394164769","title":"Cricket For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurious about the game of cricket? Start here!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCricket For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003eThird Edition will help you understand the basics of cricket, the internationally popular sport that has leagues around the globe. With this guide, you can enjoy watching matches, and even set up a casual game with friends. The book includes clear explanations of the rules, step-by-step guides to strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the cricket greats of today and yesterday, plus get updates on the latest developments, including Major League Cricket and the Cricket World Cup. This new edition of \u003ci\u003eCricket For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating and thorough introduction to the sport, in the classic, easy-to-understand Dummies style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the laws of cricket so you can watch games and follow league play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up a game of cricket and play with your friends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the latest updates in the cricket world, including upcoming must-watch tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFigure out the strategies and techniques that make cricket so interesting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCricket For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003eThird Editionis a valuable resource for new fans who want to understand the game of cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Cricket 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Taking In the Joy of Cricket 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting to Grips with the Basics 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: From 10 Overs to 5 Days: The Many Formats of Cricket 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Becoming a Cricket Fan 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Welcome to Planet Cricket 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Grasping the Global Rivalries 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Taking in Big International Tournaments 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Domestic Men’s and Women’s Cricket 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Cricket Lands in the United States 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Playing the Game 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Grabbing the Right Gear: Cricket Equipment 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Honing Your Batting Skills 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Making It Big as a Bowler 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Fielding Made Easy 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Talking Tactics: Captaining a Cricket Team 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Talented Training and Cricket Coaching 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Greatest Ever Cricketers 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Most Memorable Cricket Matches 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Mind-boggling Cricket Feats 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 363\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulian Knight\u003c\/b\u003e is a former BBC journalist and newspaper editor. Julian has authored several Dummies titles including the first and second editions of \u003ci\u003eCricket For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. He has over 30 years experience as a club cricketer and is a former coach and captain of Blackheath Cricket Club.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Dunmore\u003c\/b\u003e is a sports writer and executive, currently helping to launch Major League Cricket in the United States. He is a co-author of the second and third editions of \u003ci\u003eSoccer For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. Tom grew up in England playing cricket but has now spent over two decades in America introducing the sport to new fans.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGame on! Discover the joy of cricket\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurious about cricket but don’t know where to start? \u003ci\u003eCricket For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your friendly and easy-to-follow introduction to one of the most popular games in the world. You’ll learn the rules (or “laws”) so you can follow big games on TV or even start playing yourself! You’ll also get step-by-step guides to basic techniques and tactics and explanations of the tournaments and leagues based around the world. 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