An Island's Eleven by Nicholas Brookes
This first book to tell the full story of cricket in Sri Lanka is sure to be a contender for sports book awardsNicholas Brookes has filled a gap in cricket literatureThis wonderful book, based on compendious research, tells the great story of Sri Lankan cricket, how it began in schools and colleges and emerged to become one of the great forces in world cricket. It is more than a cricket book: it is also indispensable for understanding Sri Lanka itself. This book should be in the library of every serious cricket lover. It has been written with real passion and understanding. A great debut from a serious sports historian.
-- Peter OborneThis is a great tale, and what’s more, it’s beautifully told.
-- Simon Barnes
NICHOLAS BROOKES is an English writer, who has been based in Colombo since April 2018. He has covered Sri Lankan cricket and its history for international publications including ESPN’s The Cricket Monthly and Wisden’s The Nightwatchman.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750998819 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750998814 |
| Title | An Island's Eleven |
| Author | Nicholas Brookes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-07-07 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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