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Sixteen seasons in the sun—mostly. A cricket-mad Australian is living in England when he makes a decision that will change his life. He becomes an umpire. In this sparkling new memoir we journey from Sunday village friendlies in Kent and the county championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the world's best female cricketers.

When Tom Marlin is scrunched on the football field by the school bully, Devlin, he needs a major operation on his shoulder. He comes out of hospital with his shoulder repaired and the miraculous gift of of being able to turn a cricket ball miles—a gift that transforms his life.

The Ashes cricket series, played out between England and Australia, is the oldest and arguably the most keenly contested rivalry in international sport. Yet the majority of the first representative Australian cricket team to tour England in 1878 in fact regarded themselves as Englishmen. In May of that year, the SS City of Berlin docked at Liverpool, and the Australians stepped onto English ground to begin the inaugural first-class cricket tour of England by a representative overseas team.

Blowers will delight his many fans with this pick of the very best of his stories. In "My dear old thing!" cricket fans everywhere will recognise Henry Blofeld's rich, plummy voice and sharp wit from BBC's Test Match Special. Now enjoy the very best of Blowers in this blockbusting collection, including jokes, anecdotes, and stories from a life immersed in cricket.

Welcome to "The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club," a podcast that takes you on a captivating journey into the world of cricket. Former England stars Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for chats with ECB bigwigs and international stars, to village viral sensations. A celebration of cricket in all its glory and absurdity, with new episodes every Wednesday. Come join the club.The podcast explores every aspect of the game, from the art of bowling and batting to the fierce rivalries between cricketing powerhouses such as India, Pakistan, England, Australia, ...

"What do they know of cricket, who only cricket know?" Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin look at cricket from beyond the runs and wickets to the larger sociocultural context of the sport.

From being Champion of Champions to one of the world's top cricket commentators to Team India's head coach, Ravi Shastri has an incomparable perspective when it comes to the game of cricket. In Stargazing: The Players in My Life, the legendary all-rounder looks back at the extraordinary talent he has encountered over the years.

Cricket For Dummies, Third Edition will help you understand the basics of cricket, the internationally popular sport that has leagues around the globe. With this guide, you can enjoy watching matches, and even set up a casual game with friends. The book includes clear explanations of the rules, step-by-step guides to strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the cricket greats of today and yesterday, plus get updates on the latest developments, including Major League Cricket and the Cricket World Cup.

Discover the fascinating journey of Virat Kohli who burst on to the cricket scene in 2008, as he led India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup. Whether it is knocking the highest number of double centuries in consecutive Test series or the fastest 1,000 runs in ODIs, Kohli has a flair for setting new records. Over the years, he has recharged Indian cricket with a combination of leadership, talent and discipline.

Delve into the world of Cricket. We discuss the highlights of exciting matches.

The official podcast of the Big Bash League. Go behind the scenes with insights from the best WBBL and BBL players and experts providing listeners unrivalled insights into the Big Bash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the least exclusive tequila based cricket club in the world! Podcast show founded by Gilly, Vaughany, The Professor and Ollie.

An entertaining collection of insider yarns by an Aussie Test cricket legend. 'In the Test arena, Dennis Lillee was never beaten. West Indian champion Viv Richards had taken the sword to all the international bowlers of his era. But when he came up against Lillee, it was a heavyweight fight between unrelenting combatants. Their contests were always take-no-prisoners affairs.'

Hawke first captained Yorkshire in the Championship in 1883. He was also the man who sacked Bobby Peel, the greatest left-arm bowler of his era, and infamously declaimed "Pray God, no professional shall ever captain England", sentiments that very nearly damned him forever. A man of contradictions, strong convictions, more often than not his own worst enemy, this cricketing biography goes behind the myth of the man looking to paint a picture of one of cricket’s great men.

Endless Summers is an Australian Test Cricket History Podcast, covering every series from 1877 to the present. We go in-depth on the matches, players, selection dramas and amazing moments that have made Australian Test Cricket History.

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Enjoy Cricket? The Silver Stumps Podcast is the only cricket podcast aimed at cricketers aged 60+Based in the UK and co-hosted by county veteran cricketers Grant Timms and Trevor Lee the Silver Stumps podcast focuses on the thriving masters cricket arena where teams of over 60s do battle over 22 yards. Get ready for entertaining interviews, topical discussion and tips for a long innings.If you have an idea for the show or wish to make a contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

"Hello, my dear old things!" 🏏 Grab yourself a brew and pull up a comfy chair to listen to the brand-new podcast 'Blowers & Friends', a series hosted by, you guessed it, legendary cricket commentator and unmistakable broadcast voice, Henry Blofeld - a charming, eccentric and larger than life personality with a lifetime's worth of funny stories and amusing anecdotes. So, what can you expect to hear from this podcast? Blowers has opened up his large phonebook to bring you six fantastic guests, each with their own charming foibles and incredible tales. Expect to hear from the likes of Sir ...

The inside story of the most triumphant tours in sporting history. Season 2 returns this December as a box set, following the England cricket team on their astonishing 1986/87 series. A tour hugely significant for both nations – after this, England wouldn’t win the Ashes again for 18 years. The embarrassing defeat sent Allan Border’s Australia to rock bottom and yet, somehow, they recovered to become a cricket superpower. This is the story of that incredible journey, told by players from both teams plus host Mark Pougatch, who was a backpacking 18-year-old in Australia at the time. His ...

From Lord’s to the Fjords is the uproarious tale of cricket in Iceland: how the national press believed a stag party from Oxford were the official England team, how Sky Sports accidentally sent a crew to televise an Icelandic Cricket Cup final that didn’t exist, how the lead singer of Iron Maiden flew a passenger jet into a match under the midnight sun, how Henry Blofeld umpired in a blizzard on top of an ice cap, how the Iceland team was sold to the world’s public and became a viral Twitter sensation (incurring the wrath of Jofra Archer)....