Full Description
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?
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.
