The Complete Who's Who Of Test Cricketers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Cricket's greatest stage — Test cricket — has produced thousands of players across more than a century of international competition, and The Complete Who's Who of Test Cricketers stands as the definitive record of every man who has graced that arena. Christopher Martin-Jenkins, one of cricket's most authoritative voices and longtime BBC cricket correspondent, chronicles the careers of Test cricketers from the very first international match in 1877 through to the modern era, presenting a meticulously researched compendium of statistics, biographical detail, and cricketing context for each player. Beyond its role as a statistical almanac, this landmark reference work captures the rich tapestry of cricket's history — from the top-hatted gentlemen of the Victorian age to the fierce competitors of the modern game — with the narrative authority and analytical precision that defined Martin-Jenkins's distinguished career. With research by James Coldham adding scholarly rigour to every entry, this volume is an indispensable companion for cricket historians, dedicated fans, and armchair selectors alike. Whether you are settling a dressing-room debate or tracing the lineage of a great cricketing nation, this is the book that holds the answers — and raises questions you never thought to ask.
Author: Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Format: Hardback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Cricket's greatest stage — Test cricket — has produced thousands of players across more than a century of international competition, and The Complete Who's Who of Test Cricketers stands as the definitive record of every man who has graced that arena. Christopher Martin-Jenkins, one of cricket's most authoritative voices and longtime BBC cricket correspondent, chronicles the careers of Test cricketers from the very first international match in 1877 through to the modern era, presenting a meticulously researched compendium of statistics, biographical detail, and cricketing context for each player. Beyond its role as a statistical almanac, this landmark reference work captures the rich tapestry of cricket's history — from the top-hatted gentlemen of the Victorian age to the fierce competitors of the modern game — with the narrative authority and analytical precision that defined Martin-Jenkins's distinguished career. With research by James Coldham adding scholarly rigour to every entry, this volume is an indispensable companion for cricket historians, dedicated fans, and armchair selectors alike. Whether you are settling a dressing-room debate or tracing the lineage of a great cricketing nation, this is the book that holds the answers — and raises questions you never thought to ask.