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The Jubilee Book Of Cricket (1898)

The Jubilee Book Of Cricket (1898)

Ranjitsinhji, K. S.

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ISBN10: 1167237757
ISBN13: 9781167237751
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Jubilee Book of Cricket is a comprehensive guide to the sport of cricket, written by K.S. Ranjitsinhji and published in 1898. The book provides a detailed history of cricket, as well as information on the rules of the game, techniques for batting, bowling, and fielding, and profiles of famous cricketers from around the world. The author, Ranjitsinhji, was a prominent Indian cricketer who played for the English national team in the late 19th century. He was known for his innovative batting style and is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the game. The first section provides a brief history of cricket, tracing its origins in medieval England to its development as a popular sport in the 19th century. The second section covers the rules of the game, including the laws of cricket and the various formats of the game, such as Test cricket, one-day cricket, and Twenty20 cricket. The third section focuses on batting, providing tips on technique, footwork, and shot selection. The fourth section covers bowling, including different types of deliveries and strategies for getting batsmen out. The fifth section covers fielding, including positioning, catching, and throwing techniques. The final section of the book features profiles of famous cricketers from around the world, including W.G. Grace, Jack Hobbs, and Victor Trumper. The book includes illustrations and photographs throughout, providing readers with a visual guide to the techniques and strategies discussed in the text. Overall, The Jubilee Book of Cricket is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the sport of cricket, providing a comprehensive overview of the game's history, rules, and techniques, as well as profiles of some of its greatest players.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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