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Bazball: The Inside Story of a Test Cricket Revolution

by Lawrence Booth, Nick Hoult
RM78.00 MYR
Bazball: The Inside Story of a Test Cricket Revolution
Bazball: The Inside Story of a Test Cricket Revolution

Revolutionizing Test cricket with daring English flair.

If you're a cricket fan intrigued by the radical transformation of England's Test team, "Bazball" is a front-row ticket to history. Authors Hoult and Booth offer an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at a sport in the midst of exhilarating change. Their direct access to players and matches means you're not just reading a story—you're stepping into the action, witnessing a once-conservative game turned thrillingly aggressive. This book could rekindle your love for the game or spark a new appreciation for the bold strategies that can redefine an age-old sport.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Bazball: The Inside Story of a Test Cricket Revolution

by Lawrence Booth, Nick Hoult
RM78.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9781526672087
Authors: Lawrence Booth, Nick Hoult
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Date of Publication: 2023-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Sports, History
Related Topics: European History, World History, History, American History, Biography
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 222 readers)

Description

The inside story of how England transformed the way Test cricket is played. After one win in 17 by the start of the summer of 2022, England needed something new. For 145 years, Test cricket was played mainly in one batters laid a foundation before daring to attack – and, even then, only if circumstances were favourable. Bowlers tried to bowl maidens, calculating that they would eventually force an error. But the old ways weren't working. Then came 'Bazball', driven by new head coach in Brendon ('Baz') McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. What followed was one of the most thrilling revolutions in any sport, as a rudderless and ridiculed England Test team became – almost overnight – cricket's most talked-about phenomenon. They embarked on a brand of Test cricket that breathed life into an ailing format, breaking records as they went on to win 11 out of 13 Tests before taking on world champions Australia in a dramatic Ashes contest that ended 2–2. Lawrence Booth and Nick Hoult, two of the game's most respected writers, had a ringside seat for all the action. Their book will reveal how Bazball swept the England dressing room and transformed the team's fortunes. Told via a mixture of interviews with the protagonists and insights gathered by the authors during their own close-up reporting, Bazball is an unmissable read. As Rob
 

Revolutionizing Test cricket with daring English flair.

If you're a cricket fan intrigued by the radical transformation of England's Test team, "Bazball" is a front-row ticket to history. Authors Hoult and Booth offer an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at a sport in the midst of exhilarating change. Their direct access to players and matches means you're not just reading a story—you're stepping into the action, witnessing a once-conservative game turned thrillingly aggressive. This book could rekindle your love for the game or spark a new appreciation for the bold strategies that can redefine an age-old sport.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.