{"product_id":"9780008328368","title":"Bat, Ball and Field : The Elements of Cricket","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Hotten, Jon \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 13\/04\/2023,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 272 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780008328368,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBat, Ball and Field is a wonderful foray into the history and culture of cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  ‘Hotten is not just good, he is one of the best’ Cricketer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Chronicling the evolution of the sport since its earliest years, highlighting transcendent moments as well as tragedies, Jon Hotten lifts the seemingly impregnable veil from the Laws, batting strokes, types of bowling and the sometimes absurd names given to where fielders stand, allowing anyone a pathway into enjoying the sport, and an introductory immersion into its long history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is divided into the three parts that make up the fundamental elements of cricket: bat, ball and field. Their harmony produces cricket’s unique environment; their centuries’ long conflict provides its innovation, adaptability and vast psychological hinterland. These sections unite to map out in a completely original way the story of the sport that began as a country pursuit and is now followed by billions across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41013377892396,"sku":"9780008328368","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780008328368.jpg?v=1759665853","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780008328368","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}