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Do you know - the difference between a chinaman and a doosra? - where to find cow corner, the V, and the corridor of uncertainty? What Nelson, Merlyn and Michelle have to do with cricket? How to get a ball to reverse-swing, or how the Duckworth/Lewis method works? Tthe origin of yorker, googly, and third man? The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket is the definitive guide to the noble game. This fully updated third edition is not only an A-Z guide to all things cricket, it also includes illustrations showing positions and strategy, and quotations from cricket literature worldwide - from 18th century match reports right up to the Darrell Hair affair. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the game - from the seasoned aficionado to the youngest new recruit. If you've ever wondered why a batsman can expect a jaffa on a bunsen, or how to go aerial when you're on a shirtfront this is the book for you.

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