TY - BOOK AU - Gifford, Clive, TI - Cricket SN - 9780750252508 U1 - 796.358 22 PY - 2008/// CY - London PB - Wayland KW - Cricket KW - Juvenile literature N1 - Includes index; What is cricket? -- Pitch and players -- Umpires and laws -- Fielding -- Catching -- Wicketkeeping -- Batting basics -- Playing shots -- More shots -- Batting tactics -- Bowling basics -- Seam and swing -- Spin bowling N2 - "With informative but accessible text, the sport is brought to life. This work offers an in-depth look at the sport, from its history and beginnings to the modern game, how it's played, who plays it and the rules that govern it. Packed with facts, stats and full-colour photographs, this is the essential guide." -- Back cover ER -