Kimber, Jarrod

Overthrowing Cricket's Empire: How Every Team Beat England for the First Time

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ISBN 13:
9781801508858
author:
Kimber, Jarrod
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pitch Publishing Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
24.2 x 16.2 x 2.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, Cricket, Sports & Recreation,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£16.87

Description

Cricket was once used as a tool to colonise. This book tells the story of teams that overthrew England's cricket empire, a tale of audacious victories and fierce history spanning 150 years. From unexpected draws to modern heroics, the book explores the greatest English players and the men who stood up to slay them. The narrative transcends sport, revealing the essence of competition and the human drama that unfolds amidst victories. Cricket is a sport that builds nations, and this book takes you through its history, brick by brick. You'll discover the stories of teams that challenged the status quo and the men who fought for their national identities. Overthrowing Cricket's Empire is a testament to resilience and the power of competition. It's a story about a bunch of Davids taking on Goliath, and the results are both surprising and inspiring.

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