The Times Cricket Grounds of the World
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Author Description
From the history-steeped ‘home of cricket’ at Lord’s, to the mecca of Indian cricket at Eden Gardens, this encompassing guide ranges across five continents to bring you the best cricket venues the world has to offer.Accompanied by corresponding articles from The Times of notable matches at each venue, discover the history behind these remarkable grounds. With its beautiful, full-colour photography, scorecards, and locator map, this is an essential book for all fans of cricket.Grounds include: Adelaide Oval, Australia Bangabandhu National Stadium, Bangladesh Centurion Park, South Africa Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates Eden Gardens, India Eden Park, New Zealand Edgbaston, England Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka Harare Sports Ground, Zimbabwe Iqbal Stadium, Pakistan Kensington Oval, Barbados Lord’s, England Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia Newlands, South Africa The Oval, England St John’s, Antigua
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This guide explores the world's most significant cricket grounds, blending historical context with iconic match reports. It covers venues across five continents, from Lord's in England to Eden Gardens in India, detailing the history and notable matches associated with each location. The book features full-color photography, scorecards, and locator maps, aiming to provide a comprehensive resource for cricket enthusiasts.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Coverage of cricket grounds across five continents.
- Inclusion of articles from The Times detailing notable matches at each venue.
- Detailed history behind each featured cricket ground.
- Beautiful, full-color photography throughout the book.
- Inclusion of scorecards for key matches.
- A locator map to help identify the grounds' locations.
- List of featured grounds including Lord's, Eden Gardens, Adelaide Oval, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and others.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is presented as an essential guide for cricket fans, offering a blend of historical context and visual appeal. Its scope covers a wide range of international venues, supported by journalistic accounts from The Times. The inclusion of photography and scorecards suggests a focus on both the heritage and the memorable moments of the sport.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2023-09-28
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0008618240
ISBN-13:
9780008618247
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