Mike Atherton, England Captain and the most consistently successful cricketer of the last two decades, gives us the inside story of cricket in the biggest sports book of the year.

One of the greatest of all sports books, now reissued with a new introduction. C L R James, one of the foremost thinkers of the twentieth century, was devoted to the game of cricket. In this classic summation of half a lifetime spent playing, watching and writing about the sport, he recounts the story of his overriding passion and tells us of the players whom he knew and loved, exploring the game'

Between 1980 and 1993, Simon Hughes was a regular on the county circuit, playing for Middlesex until 1991 before moving on to Durham at the end of his career. A look at the ups and downs, the lifestyle, and the practical jokes that make such a poorly paid, insecure job appeal to so many, this book contains anecdotes of some greatest cricketers.

Mike Brearley considers the role of captain both on the cricket field, and more broadly, applying the principles of sport captaincy to more general leadership debates. He was one of the first sportsmen to make the link between success in sport and in other areas of our work and personal lives.

In his autobiography, Crawford recalls his childhood, early memories and his early years in showbusiness and the friendships it led to. The stage like The Phantom of the Opera and films such as Hello Dolly! are remembered. He offers both professional and personal behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

Drawing on cricket clubs,this book describes cricketers, matches and character of these clubs. It is aimed at cricket enthusiasts.