What is a Googly?

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

Reviews

'The ideal gift book for cricket lovers to bestow upon the uninitiated.' The Times; 'This marvellous little paperback has the best explanations I have ever come across.' Time Out

From The Publisher:

Have you ever been in the position of watching a game of cricket with friends who know - or pretend to know - a lot more about the game than you do? Are you a cricket 'widow' who would perhaps like to converse more fluently (or even at all!) with a cricket-loving mate? Do you get your silly mid offs confused with your short legs? and why do cricketers rub the ball on their trousers? This layman's guide will answer all your questions as it demystifies the jargon, 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, wondered how to tell who's winning (or even how long the match is going to go on), then Rob Eastaway has written just the book for you!