What is a Googly? The Mysteries of Cricket Explained

A new edition of Rob Eastaway''s classic guide to the rules of cricket.Cricket is one of the world''s most popular sports, yet for the uninitiated, its peculiar laws and customs are a mystery. What is a ''silly mid off'' and a ''long leg''? How can you be ''lbw''? And how can a match last for five days and still end up as a draw?In this fully updated edition of the classic guide, Rob Eastaway demystifies the jargon and answers the questions you''ve always wanted to ask. It''s also a timely reminder that for the true cricket lover, the game can be absorbing and exciting even when the ball isn''t being smashed for six.