Twenty20 Cricket Guide 2009 [Paperback]

Chris Hawkes (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: April 6, 2009

The revolution has finally arrived. Twenty20, cricket's little brother since its inception in 2003, has finally started to flex its muscles...and the sport will never be the same again. The world's favourite summer pastime has become the biggest sporting phenomenon on the planet, with multi-million-pound player auctions, World Cups every two years, packed grounds, new leagues, and a buzz around the game that hasn't been seen for generations."Twenty20 Cricket Guide 2009" is the perfect guide to the brand-new world that is 20-over-a-side cricket. It contains a review of the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup and tells the story of how India's success in that competition inspired dramatic changes in world cricket. It looks back at the inaugural Indian Premier League extravaganza and discusses how English cricket decided to respond. It looks forward to the 2009 season, both international and domestic, and previews each nation's chances for the upcoming 2009 Twenty20 World Cup. Packed with features, it is the indispensable guide to the world's fastest-growing sport.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } The revolution has finally arrived. Twenty20, cricket's little brother since its inception in 2003, has finally started to flex its muscles...and the sport will never be the same again. The world's favourite summer pastime has become the biggest sporting phenomenon on the planet, with multi-million-pound player auctions, World Cups every two years, packed grounds, new leagues, and a buzz around the game that hasn't been seen for generations."Twenty20 Cricket Guide 2009" is the perfect guide to the brand-new world that is 20-over-a-side cricket. It contains a review of the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup and tells the story of how India's success in that competition inspired dramatic changes in world cricket. It looks back at the inaugural Indian Premier League extravaganza and discusses how English cricket decided to respond. It looks forward to the 2009 season, both international and domestic, and previews each nation's chances for the upcoming 2009 Twenty20 World Cup. Packed with features, it is the indispensable guide to the world's fastest-growing sport.

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About the Author

Growing up in Leicestershire, Chris Hawkes once found himself on the same rugby pitch as future World Cup winner and England captain Martin Johnson. He also prospered at cricket, representing England at Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19 level and spent a number of years as a professional with Leicestershire CCC. After retiring from cricket, he moved into the publishing world, becoming editor of the very popular Cricketers' Who's Who. His books include The Complete Encyclopaedia of Golf (with Ted Barrett), Cricket World Cup 2007 Guide, ITV Sport Rugby World Cup Guide 2007 and 1001 Sporting Records.

Product Details

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Carlton Publishing (April 6, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1847322719
ISBN-13: 978-1847322715
Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,574,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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