Sports & Recreation : Cricket

Based on interviews by Ashley Mallett with Ian Chappell, this book presents Ian Chappell's reflections on his career, players he played with and against, and on current and past cricketing issues. more...

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Cricket and the Law: The Man in White Is Always Right explores the neglected areas of intersection of cricket and the law. A lot has happened in the world of cricket since the first edition of this book was published in 1993, and this new, updated version examines these new issues, such as the relationship between cricket and national politics and the increased interest in theoretical problems of interpretation in jurisprudence.From restrictive trade practices to manslaughter, from underarm bowling to sledging, the connections between law and cricket are many and complex. This updated book examines these and other questions to demonstrate that neither law nor cricket can be understood without the other. Cricket is indeed more than just a game. more...

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The 2003 Cricket World Cup was of vital importance to the participating countries. For India, a world cup triumph would make cricket the nation's leading industry; for the host, South Africa, a successful campaign might realise its dream of political unity. Dealing with themes of racial/political unification, commercialisation, the media and globalisation, this book explores the role of cricket and sport in each of the competing nations. Looking at recent developments such as match-fixing, the abolition of the quota system and the performances of the South African national team, the collection examines the importance of the Cricket World Cup in providing a unified political, social and economic stage from which a united South African identity can finally emerge. The book also explores the role of the Cricket World Cup in relation to West Indian unity, Pakistani economic regeneration, Sri Lankan, Kenyan and Zimbabwean peace. more...

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New cover edition of Alex Buzo's commentary on cricket manners and mores, charting the rise of the game from disreputable gambling origins in the 19th century to its current status as a first-class game of the 21st century. more...

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Cricket arouses more passions in India than in any other cricket playing country in the world. This work studies the personalities and controversies that have shaped Indian cricket over the years, and describes the intensity surrounding India's national game. more...

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