A Corner of Every Foreign Field

Cricket's Journey from English Game to Global Sport

A Corner of Every Foreign Field
Tim Brooks
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Paperback
h216 x 138mm - 320pg
20 Jul 2020 UK
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9781785316395
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A Corner of Every Foreign Field is an innovative and thought-provoking take on the history of cricket, looking beyond the scorecards to the pivotal issues of class, politics and imperialism that have shaped the game today. It charts how cricket has vied with football for power, commercial muscle and global reach, growing from a simple boys' game in England to a modern worldwide sport. In exploring cricket' s evolution, Tim Brooks calls on the views and anecdotes of greats like W. G. Grace, Don Bradman, Viv Richards and Virat Kohli. Along the way, he peers deep into the game' s soul and poses questions on behalf of every cricket fan. Is cricket truly global? Why did the game take root in some countries but not in others? What are the threats and opportunities for the sport? Who are the next cricket superpowers? How do you strike a balance between honouring tradition and reforming to capture the imagination of future generations? Written by an expert in the global development of cricket, the book sets out a unique vision for the future.
Tim Brooks is a respected and influential writer and commentator specialising in the global development of cricket. Non-Test expert for Wisden, Tim is the author of the critically acclaimed Cricket on the Continent and contributor to the ground-breaking Second XI: Cricket in its Outposts. Working directly with countries such as Germany, Norway, Nepal and Sierra Leone to develop the game, Brooks has a unique perspective on modern cricket.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781785316395
Published: 20 Jul 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pitch Publishing
Publisher: Pitch Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 216mm
Width: 138mm
Pages: 320

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