The Wit of Cricket

Name: The Wit of Cricket
Brand: Hodder & Stoughton
SKU: 9781399703680
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By Barry Johnston

Summary

The Wit of Cricket by Barry Johnston is a delightful collection of humorous anecdotes and witty quips from the world of cricket. It captures the lighter side of the sport, showcasing the amusing experiences and sharp humour of players, commentators, and fans alike. This book is perfect for cricket enthusiasts who enjoy a good laugh.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a love for cricket and a good sense of humour. It provides entertaining anecdotes, amusing quotes, and humorous stories from the cricketing world, offering a delightful read for both cricket enthusiasts and those who appreciate a good laugh.

The Wit of Cricket

The classic collection of ANECDOTES, JOKES & STORIES from cricket's best-loved personalities

Description

THIS BUMPER COLLECTION OF THE FUNNIEST ANECDOTES, JOKES AND STORIES FROM CRICKET'S BEST-LOVED PERSONALITIES PROVES THAT CRICKET IS STILL A FUNNY GAME - EVEN WHEN RAIN STOPS PLAY! With a new introduction by Jonathan Agnew.

In this updated and expanded edition of the popular The Wit of Cricket, you can read many more hilarious anecdotes about legendary cricketers such as Richie Benaud, Ian Botham, Donald Bradman, Geoff Boycott, Andrew Flintoff, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes.

There are also dozens of humorous gaffes and giggles from the commentary box by Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Christopher Martin-Jenkins, Dan Norcross, and others - not to mention sledging, short-sighted umpires, streakers, and the phantom sock snipper in the England dressing-room!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Wit of Cricket by Barry Johnston is highly praised for its compilation of amusing anecdotes and quotes from the world of cricket. Reviews highlight its charm and entertainment value, noting it as a delightful read for cricket enthusiasts and those who appreciate humour alike. Many find it perfect for light reading and an excellent gift for cricket fans.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399703680

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

Collections

Barry Johnston Biography & Memoir Cricket Fiction Humour Sports

About the Author

Barry Johnston is an author, editor and producer. He appeared with the vocal group Design on more than 50 TV shows in the 1970s, including Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies and Benny Hill. He presented the breakfast show on KLOA-AM in California and also a daily programme on BBC Radio Sussex. He now runs Barn Productions and produced the award-winning audiobooks Johnners at the Beeb and The Wit of Cricket. He is an editor and compiler for major publishers and also his own books including the Sunday Times top ten bestseller Letters Home 1926-1945, and is the author of biographies of Kenneth Horne and of his father, Brian Johnston.