Overview

Any Given Saturday is a laugh-out-loud celebration of English village life at its most eccentric - with cricket at its heart and chaos never far behind. Welcome to Buntingford Smedley: a fictional corner of middle England where the local cricket club is the pride of the parish - and a magnet for mayhem. When a runaway bookkeeper, a suspicious vat of Stilton, and a dodgy mid-innings tea collide, it's down to well-mean As Barry battles to unite a ragtag team of farmers, tradesmen and entrepreneurs, he must also prove to the formidable Club Chair that he's the man to lead them to unlikely glory. Perfect for fans of village life, British humour, and a bit of cricket, the beautifully bonkers, Any Given Saturday is a brilliantly observed tale of pride, hope, and the madness that binds us together.ing captain Barry Briggs to steady the ship.

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A cracking good read! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2025 The book beautifully captures the spirit of community, sport, friendship and resilience. Murthy's writing is warm and uplifting, effortlessly drawing the reader into the world of grassroots cricket, balancing emotion, humor, and inspiration. A great read! Loved It! As an ex professional cricketer we need more books like this adding a comedic twist into the chaos of playing local cricket but the fun community spirit that shines through! Bowled me Over! t's genuinely funny, laugh-out-loud stuff, but it's also got so much heart. It's not just about cricket; it's about what makes village life tick, the friendships, the rivalries, and the sheer absurdity of trying to keep a local club going. Honestly, if you want a book that's warm, witty, and perfectly captures the glorious mess of amateur sport, this is it. Couldn't recommend it enough.

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Sanjay Murthy wanted to be a professional cricketer but didn't have either the talent or application. So, after thirty years of entrepreneurship, he decided to do the next best thing and become an observer of cricket, life and the society.

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