Julian Knight is a former BBC journalist and newspaper editor. Julian has authored several Dummies titles including the first and second editions of Cricket For Dummies. He has over 30 years experience as a club cricketer and is a former coach and captain of Blackheath Cricket Club.

Tom Dunmore is a sports writer and executive, currently helping to launch Major League Cricket in the United States. He is a co-author of the second and third editions of Soccer For Dummies. Tom grew up in England playing cricket but has now spent over two decades in America introducing the sport to new fans.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Cricket 5

Chapter 1: Taking In the Joy of Cricket 7

Chapter 2: Getting to Grips with the Basics 19

Chapter 3: From 10 Overs to 5 Days: The Many Formats of Cricket 47

Chapter 4: Becoming a Cricket Fan 69

Part 2: Welcome to Planet Cricket 93

Chapter 5: Grasping the Global Rivalries 95

Chapter 6: Taking in Big International Tournaments 119

Chapter 7: Domestic Men's and Women's Cricket 141

Chapter 8: Cricket Lands in the United States 167

Part 3: Playing the Game 193

Chapter 9: Grabbing the Right Gear: Cricket Equipment 195

Chapter 10: Honing Your Batting Skills 213

Chapter 11: Making It Big as a Bowler 245

Chapter 12: Fielding Made Easy 271

Chapter 13: Talking Tactics: Captaining a Cricket Team 293

Chapter 14: Talented Training and Cricket Coaching 319

Part 4: The Part of Tens 337

Chapter 15: Ten Greatest Ever Cricketers 339

Chapter 16: Ten Most Memorable Cricket Matches 347

Chapter 17: Ten Mind-boggling Cricket Feats 355

Index 363