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		<title>Bradman And the Summer that changed cricket &#8211; Book Review</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/08/06/bradman-and-the-summer-that-changed-cricket-book-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve been fortunate enough to have read and reviewed two previous books by Christopher Hilton (Cricket’s 300 Men and The Birth of the Ashes) and one thing Hilton could not be accused of is lack of research and depth in his books. His latest offering, “Bradman and the summer that changed cricket” pushes the boundaries even further with an impressive, almost statistical, ball by ball account of the matches in the summer of 1930. The series would change the way England approached a series and in its very next series encounter saw Douglas Jardine command a small army of soldiers to Australia to recapture the Ashes in 1932-3, Bodyline.  Buy Now If you are looking for a comprehensive account of the 1930 tour then this is most certainly the book for you. The trip begins with a build up in Tasmania and Western Australia, the smallest of details recounted in black and white. It was on this tour that Sir Donald discovered he suffered from debilitating seasickness. Accompanying the match reports and scene setting accounts are newspaper reports of not only the matches but the pomp and ceremony that followed the young cricketer on their long journey beginning in March [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ask Bearders &#124; Short book review</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/07/19/ask-bearders-short-book-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>warnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bill Frindall was an integral part of Test Match Special from June 1966 until his ultimate ill-timed dismissal in January of 2009, ironically an Ashes year. To many, Bearders was one of the main reasons to tune into Radio 4’s TMS, he will be sorely missed by hundreds of cricket fans around the world. Buy Now Ask Bearders is as you would expect a collection of questions put to the great statistician and fast bowler over his career as the BBC’s main cricket statistician and radio pundit he would often be heard to growl at a question posed by cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew on air. The questions included in this book are sectioned and appear within numerous chapters such as “on the ump”, “stats cricket”, “bowling wizards” and “well fancy that”. This isn’t your usual book, there’s no story or writing style to comment on, simply Bill’s precise and often dry responses to the fans who attempt to trick him with an impossible question. Although not meant to be a tribute as Agnew suggests in his foreword, “Ask Bearders” is a tribute to the bearded one.  Although no longer here to continue his blog, a blog he started in 2001 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don Bradman &#8211; celebrating the life and career &#8211; book review</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/07/09/don-bradman-celebrating-the-life-and-career-book-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>warnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past few decades there have been countless books written about Sir Donald Bradman. It is a well trodden path and it takes a great effort to stand out in a crowd of great pretenders. Authorized by the Bradman Museum in Bowral, Rod Nicholson (editor) has put together a fitting tribute to cricket’s greatest batsman and Australian legend. The book reads like an episode of “this is your life” and following an introduction by Richie Benaud and articles from former Australian Prime Ministers John Howard and Bob Hawke, the book delves deeply into Don’s upbringing and parents. Packed from cover to cover with rare photographs the book is visually stimulating. Various dignitaries and cricketers lend their unique and personal reflections and opinions on Bradman including Shane Warne, Sir Richard Hadlee and Sir Garfield Sobers to name but a few. Buy It Now As one would expect, Bodyline in 1932-33 is extensively covered aided by wonderful photographs of the time, cartoons, newpaper cuttings and the Melbourne scorecard marking Don’s unbeaten 103 from a total of 191 all out. Bradman’s recollections are used to great effect “Fortunately, I was able to make amends in the second innings by scoring 103 not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Know The Game:Cricket &#8211; book review</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/07/06/know-the-gamecricket-book-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>warnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Know the game: Cricket” is an all-round book aimed at both parents and players alike. Whether you are just starting out or you’re an experienced club player – you are sure to take something from this book. Buy Now Written in association with the England and Wales cricket board the guide contains everything you would want from a “how to” book. Contents include action shots that illustrate various stances, how to hold the bat, how to pull etc. Everything appears to be covered. As a club or high school cricketer you will invariably find yourself in the role of the umpire (when you are waiting to bat) and with this in mind a useful addition is the collection of umpiring signals, every possible arm movement, leg lifting, head shaking action is here. Fielding has become an increasingly important part of the game, more so in recent times and whether it’s at long leg or short midwicket you can see all the positions in a simple but educational diagram. Many players are confused at the names and go through their cricketing life unsure of where to go and wait to be shown. The basics of bowling and batting are included, how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Official Ashes Treasures Review</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/07/05/official-ashes-treasures-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>warnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Official Ashes Treasures by Bernard Whimpress &#124; Carlton Books  To say that “The Official Ashes Treasures” by Bernard Whimpress is unique is an understatement.  It is a truly magnificent book, not only incredibly readable but tactile due to the numerous facsimilie pops outs that include scorecards, newspapers, photographs and cigarette cards. The pop outs are all housed in individual envelopes and the book itself encased in a protective hard cardboard cover. On first glance, the publication is a classy work of art. •    The never previously published 1886 Memorandum of Agreement which led to the first England cricket party’s visit to Australia •    Scorecard from the Oval Test match and the hand written team sheets for the 1882 Test •    Completed scorebook showing Australia’s victory at the Oval in 1882.  Currently only displayed partially at the MCC museum •    An amazing panoramic 360-degree photograph, that folds out to 1.5 metres, of Melbourne Cricket Ground taken during the New Year’s Day Test in 1925.  Never before published. •     MCC Committee Minute Book from the meeting on 16 July 1928, noting receipt of the Ashes urn from the family of the 8th Lord Darnley who died in April 1927 •    Pelham [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alec Stewart&#8217;s Cricket Companion</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/06/21/alec-stewarts-cricket-companion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>warnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have always been an admirer of Alec Stewart. I never held it against him because he played for England, there was always something about him as a cricketer that caught my imagination. Was it his great work ethos, competitiveness or his cricketing ability? Whatever the answer, they are just some of his traits many people, myself included, admired about the Chelsea loving cricketer. Buy Now Alec Stewart’s cricket companion is an interesting and eclectic look at cricket and sport in general. The book isn’t structured and Alec, in his introduction, makes no apology for this! The book isn’t an autobiography as such, it’s a chance for Alec to share his thoughts on what’s happening in the cricket world today including the way twenty/20 has captured the public’s imagination. It also includes numerous stats, trivia and a generous helping of history through the ages. Statistics feature heavily throughout and include amongst other the World Cup, the Ashes, Twenty/20 and a ground by ground breakdown (England &#38; Wales). We learn that Sheffield hosted a Test match at Brammall Lane in 1902. The ground’s only Test match ended in a 143 run victory for Australia) nothing new there then). It is better [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wisden on the Ashes &#8211; Review</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/06/10/wisden-on-the-ashes-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>warnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an era where reputation is king, few could argue that Wisden are quite clearly at the top of their game when it comes to cricket history. Their latest publication “Wisden on the Ashes” is further proof that the Reign is not yet over, strike that, the monarchy is alive and doing quite nicely thank you very much! The Ashes has been contested for well over a hundred years and in that time we have seen a total of 316 Test matches, 321 by the end of this summer! Throughout its history, the Ashes has managed to conjure up its fair share of exciting rubbers including Botham’s Ashes in 1981, Flintoff and Co’s re-capture in 2005 and of course the Bodyline series in 1932-33. Buy Now There is something re-assuring about a Wisden. Could it be the vibrant yellow dust jacket or simply the vast and comprehensive knowledge that awaits the reader? No matter what the reason, every time I pick up a volume, I feel as if I am welcoming home a long lost friend. It’s distinctive and comforting. Wisden dates back to 1864, long before the first Ashes contest occurred and as I mentioned earlier, this particular collection [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harold Larwood biography &#8211; review</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/06/04/harold-larwood-biography-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>warnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duncan Hamilton, who is perhaps better known for his award winning book on Brian Clough &#8220;20 years with Brian Clough&#8221; has once again put pen to paper with his comprehensive biography on England great Harold Larwood. Apart from a collaboration in 1965 between Harold and Kevin Perkins there has been no other biography fully endorsed by the Larwood family and in all likelihood there never will be another. To be honest, there is no longer any need, Hamilton has it covered. The book is as comprehensive as you could ever wish to read on the former Nottinghamshire pit boy, a book that has obviously been written with a great deal of thought, care and admiration for the once lambasted England hero who played no small part in quashing Sir Donald Bradman&#8217;s effect in the notorious Bodyline series of 1932-33. Harold was not only fast but incredibly accurate. Countless batsmen testify to this fact but it is left to Somerset&#8217;s  tail-ender Bill Andrews to succinctly tell it how it was &#8220;he was bloody frighteningly fast&#8221;. Andrews, like many other batsmen to face the fast bowler, was concerned for his health when faced with the prospect of facing the demon bowler.  Following [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gideon Haigh&#8217;s Inside Out &#8211; book review</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/04/06/gideon-haighs-inside-out-book-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>warnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not only is Gideon a great Aussie bloke but he is a highly talented and skilled writer whose limits know no bounds! Well, that&#8217;s not entirely true. If he could transfer his literary skills onto the cricket field he would surely be playing alongside Punter, Pup and Mitch but they don&#8217;t and he doesn&#8217;t! This is probably a good thing! Inside Out is his latest offering; the usual sharp wit is there as is the effortless writing that we have come to know and love in recent times. Haigh is up there with Cardus and is without doubt &#8220;the don&#8221; of our time as far as authors go. Enough flattery, he gets enough! The articles are taken from a variety of sources that include &#8220;The Australian&#8221;, Cricinfo and Wisden Cricketer. The book takes a detailed look at the administration, Bodyline&#8217;s 75th anniversary and a whole host of articles on Sir Donald Bradman to name but a few. In the book Gideon claims the best book written on Bradman is by Irving Rosenwater &#8220;The book is as superior to all other Bradman biographies as Bradman&#8217;s average is to those other batsmen&#8221;. Putting Bradman to one side, Gideon devotes an entire section [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In need of a read? Go on, you know you want to!</title>
		<link>http://www.334notout.com/blog/2009/03/27/in-need-of-a-read-go-on-you-know-you-want-to/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Given that the Ashes are just around the corner and the IPL hits our screens in the next few weeks, what better time is there than to share a few of my favourite books to hit my desk over the last few months. They range from the serious to the comedic and the biopic to the biog! With the summer fast approaching you can be certain of one thing, the bookshelves will be packed with new releases in time for cucumber sandwiches and the sound of leather on willow! Jardine: Spartan Cricketer &#124; Buy It Not Dark Yet &#124; Buy It In Quest of the Ashes &#124; Buy It Bodyline Autopsy &#8211; Buy Ashes Miscellany &#124; Buy It The First Ten Years &#8211; Buy Wisden on the Ashes &#8211; Buy Birth of the Ashes &#124; Buy It Bradman&#8217;s Invincibles &#8211; Buy Tweet This Post]]></description>
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