Basics of Cricket

Book excerpt: Cricket is the most popular sport in India and is gaining a foothold in other countries also slowly but steadily. This being the case a substantial number of young players show great interest in taking up this sport. Needless to say cricket is a skill based game and many skills do not come naturally like bowling and batting side on etc. With the advent of shorter versions of cricket, improvisation and innovative stroke play is employed more and more at the highest level. Yet the need for strong basics or good foundations to build your game can never be greater. This book is an attempt to reach out to all such young aspirants to learn and understand the basics that will hold them in good stead in the future. This book attempts to give a clear visual of the correct technique and its application for better understanding. Some important tips have also been inserted to act as key points. Yet there are some topics left to be covered and soon they will be added too. This book will be a fantastic ready reckoner and a reference material to any budding cricketer who intends to master the basics before venturing into the exciting brand of modern cricket. The book also carries drills to help in practising and gaining confidence in executing the skill. Though the drills are by no means exhaustive it gives a clear idea of what the player is expected to do. Wishing all the very best to all you cricketers.