Wisden
One of England's great traditions hits the bookshops tomorrow, the 142nd edition of the Wisden Cricketer's Almanack. If you love cricket and have never read Wisden - why? It is an absolute gem of a book containing more information, stats, player profiles, records and scores than you can possibly need. It also contains the Laws of the game. Did you know for example that there are 10 ways a batsman can be out? You would if you'd read Wisden.
A feature of Wisden dating back to 1889 is the selection of the five 'cricketers of the year' based on their influence on the game in England. For the first time in 45 years all 5 are English. They are Ashley Giles (the King of Spain), Steve Harmison, Robert Key, Andrew Strauss and Marcus Trescothick. It is indicative of England's renewed strength that no touring player was worthy of a mention. Whether the same thing will be said in 12 months time after an Ashes series only time will tell.
A feature of Wisden dating back to 1889 is the selection of the five 'cricketers of the year' based on their influence on the game in England. For the first time in 45 years all 5 are English. They are Ashley Giles (the King of Spain), Steve Harmison, Robert Key, Andrew Strauss and Marcus Trescothick. It is indicative of England's renewed strength that no touring player was worthy of a mention. Whether the same thing will be said in 12 months time after an Ashes series only time will tell.
posted by phylos @ 10:20
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The 10 ways are (in the order they appear in the Laws)
Bowled
Timed out
Caught
Handled the ball
Hit the ball twice
Hit wicket
LBW
Obstructing the field
Run out
Stumped
http://www.lords.org/cricket/laws.asp
It's easy!! I made the effort with baseball - to the point that I'm saving hard so that I can get over for a Yankees game. Or two.
April 6, 2005
Boston 7, Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium
A five run 9th inning from the Sox. Who is this closer Mariano Rivera? Did Joe T keep the receipt?
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