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Wit & Wisdom: Cricket Nick Holt

Wit & Wisdom: Cricket By Nick Holt

Wit & Wisdom: Cricket by Nick Holt


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Summary

The sophisticated sportsmen of cricket are full of wit and banter, and this book captures their hilarious quotes before they disappear into the stands. Often seen as a gentleman's game, cricket is full of intellectual insights, but then again, some of the musings of the crease are absolutely daft!

Wit & Wisdom: Cricket Summary

Wit & Wisdom: Cricket by Nick Holt

The sophisticated sportsmen of cricket are full of wit and banter, and this book captures their hilarious quotes before they disappear into the stands. Often seen as a gentleman's game, cricket is full of intellectual insights, but then again, some of the musings of the crease are absolutely daft! You'll cackle, wince and raise your eyebrows over the Wit & Wisdom of Cricket! Howzat?

About Nick Holt

Nick Holt, a long time veteran of the book trade, has written a number of successful quiz books and sports books for various publishers. He also writes books for older children.

Table of Contents

The Wit & Wisdom of Cricket contains nearly a thousand quotes from masters of the crease and from significant figures in and around the game. The quotes range from the ponderously philosophical to the downright absurd! Across this book, you will discover that cricket players and armchair fans alike, for better or worse, all have something in common.; Well, Wally, I've been watching this game both visually and on TV.; Ken Barrington; We welcome World Service listeners to the Oval, where the bowler's Holding, the batsman's Willey.; Brian Johnston;... and England win by a solitary nine runs.; Frank Bough; As the ball gets softer it loses its hardness.; Geoff Boycott; Cricket is the only game that you can actually put on weight when playing.; Tommy Docherty; Neil Harvey's at slip, with his legs wide apart, waiting for a tickle.; Brian Johnston.

Additional information

GOR004322985
9781853758621
1853758620
Wit & Wisdom: Cricket by Nick Holt
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Welbeck Publishing Group
2012-08-02
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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