<b>A complete guide to cricket for players and fans alike</b><p>Whether you're a budding player or aspiring armchair expert, <i>Cricket For Dummies </i>helps you get to grips with this fascinating sport. Completely revised and updated for the first back-to-back Ashes series in 38 years, this hands-on guide gives you clear explanations of the cricket's laws, step-by-step explanations of techniques and tactics, and exciting coverage of the tournaments, global rivalries, and great players. <ul><li> Fully revised and updated to chronicle the rise of twenty20 cricket and the IPL, the implementation of DRS, and the changing face of the game</li><li> Covers cricket basics—the pitch, the laws, the equipment and more</li><li>Provides an in-depth look at cricket formats </li><li>Offers a guide to building cricket skills—bowling, batting, and fielding</li><li>Includes coverage of the best players and the biggest tournaments throughout the world</li></ul><p> Complete with Top Ten Lists of the greatest cricketers, the most memorable cricket matches, and the biggest controversies, <i>Cricket For Dummies</i> is your one-stop resource on this popular sport.