Mitchell Starc (Amazing Cricket Stars #4)

By: null Clive Gifford

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Synopsis: Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket. The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments from over 100 years of this incredible sport. Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings. Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12. Discover the legendary match where every player of one team was out for a duck (without scoring). Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa’s highest mountain. Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams. Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . . And much, MUCH more! Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Ben Stokes Virat Kohli Heather Knight

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780008706326
Related ISBNs:: 9780008608903
Publisher:: HarperCollins Publishers
Date of Addition:: 07/03/24
Copyrighted By:: HarperCollinsPublishers Limited
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature
Reading Age:: 7–10
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.