Ebook: The Spirit of Cricket

Review 'A warming read, littered with the wit and knowledge that make Smyth such a magnetic writer.' Cricinfo.com 'Smyth's love of the game shines out from every page.' The Irish Times 'his book combines an encyclopaedic knowledge of cricket matches, anecdotes and facts with delicious turns of phrase.' The Guardian Product Description From the early days of Test cricket to the immortalised handshake offered by Andrew Flintoff to Brett Lee in the Ashes series 2005, cricket has a history of extraordinary moments that embody everything that sets the game apart from any other. The Spirit of Cricket remembers some of the outstanding performances, captivating matches and remarkable incidents that represent the glory of the sport. It also includes contributions from Ricky Ponting, Graeme Smith, Nasser Hussain, Michael Holding, Sir Ian Botham and many more.