{"title":"Marcus Berkmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarcus Berkmann offers a witty and insightful take on the world of sport, with a particular focus on cricket. His writing blends humour and knowledge to celebrate the quirks and culture surrounding the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging miscellanies and reflections that capture the spirit of sportsmanship, making his work appealing to both avid fans and those curious about the charm of cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"berkmanns-cricketing-miscellany-by-marcus-berkmann-9780349145129","title":"Berkmann's Cricketing Miscellany","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Berkmann, author of the cricket classics \u003ci\u003eRain Men\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eZimmer Men\u003c\/i\u003e, returns to the great game with this irresistible miscellany of cricketing trivia, stories, and more fascinating facts than Geoffrey Boycott could shake a stick of rhubarb at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhich England captain smoked two million cigarettes in his lifetime? Which Australian captain, asked what his favourite animal was, said 'Merv Hughes'? What did Hitler think of cricket? Which National Hunt trainer had a dog called Sobers? Who was described in his obituary as 'perhaps the only unequivocally popular man in Yorkshire'?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo other sport is so steeped in oddness and eccentricity. There's the only Test player ever to be executed for murder, the only first-class cricketer to die on the \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e, and the only bestselling author to catch fire while playing at Lord's. (It was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The ball hit a box of matches in his pocket.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll cricket is here, including an XI entirely made up of players who share their names with freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595788206316,"sku":"9780349145129","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0de8ebda9a52d2fd978dc81b70b1c1d1.jpg?v=1777933994"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marcus-berkmann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}