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The Joy of Cricket

Graham Tarrant

Publisher: Summersdale

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Summary

This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, amusing anecdotes and captivating stories and quotes from the world of cricket, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of the gentleman’s game.
Available since: 07/07/2014.

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