What is a Googly?: The Mysteries of Cricket Explained

Rob Eastaway

ANOVA Robson Books, Aug 1, 2005 - Sports & Recreation - 152 pages

Here at last is a witty and revealing book that demystifies cricket jargon and answers all the questions you've always wanted to ask. Illustrated with pithy and instructive cartoons, it explains where cricket came from, what happens on the field, what the tactics are, and the dos and don'ts of being a spectator. If you've ever made a fool of yourself in the pavilion or wondered how to tell who's winning, then Rob Eastway, co-inventor of the Coopers & Lybrand World Cricket Ratings, has written just the book for you!

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Review: What Is a Googly?: The Mysteries of Cricket Explained

User Review - Goodreads

The forward states that this book is 'designed primarily for those who have no knowledge or understanding of cricket'. The author then explains various aspects of cricket in an entertaining and ...

Review: What Is a Googly?: The Mysteries of Cricket Explained

User Review  - Steve Mitchell - Goodreads

A good little book for a cricket virgin to read to begin to understand the complexities of the game but with enough witticisms for those of us that watch regularly to enjoy the read.

About the author

Rob Eastaway is a writer, lecturer and cricket-lover. He is a life-long follower of Lancashire CC and spends his summer weekends playing cricket - he is one of those cricketers who rub the ball on their trousers. He is co-author of two bestselling books about the hidden mathematics of everyday life. Why Do Buses Come in Threes? and How Long is a Piece of String?

Bibliographic information

• Title: What is a Googly?: The Mysteries of Cricket Explained
• Author: Rob Eastaway
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: ANOVA Robson Books, 2005
• ISBN: 186105629X, 9781861056290
• Length: 152 pages
• Subjects: Sports & Recreation / Cricket