ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CRICKET
From Old French criquet, from criquer to creak, of imitative origin.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CRICKET»
The term «cricket» is very widely used and occupies the
6.252 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «CRICKET»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
cricket.
Well, all cricket invites attention.
A cricket ground is a flat piece of earth with some buildings around it.
I do love cricket - it's so very English.
For its health, cricket needs to look outward to the sharpest minds, to people who sustain and nurture brands and often take hard but necessary decisions. cricket cannot be bound by cricketing minds alone.
Soccer and cricket were my main sports growing up. I had trials as a soccer player with a few clubs interested, Crystal Palace being one, but it was cricket which became my chosen profession.
I think we are going to see exciting cricket all the way. We are watching the two best teams in the world-and I think England will eventually go on to pip Australia by a single Test.
Every night, I say goodnight to the kids like Rajesh Khanna, muah muah, two kisses, say goodnight to my wife, and every night, I'd go to the recreation room and watch cricket with two old men.
As a test cricket lover, and as a cricket lover, I like all forms of the game.
Some people see life as a game of chess, while others prefer to see it as a game of cricket; but the longer I live, the more I think of it as a game of Consequences.
I understand cricket - what's going on, the scoring - but I can't understand why.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRICKET»
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cricket in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cricket and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The book includes: Playing the game: how to play cricket, the rules, positions on the pitch, how to score The laws of the game: from scoring to umpiring Equipment and pitch: how to choose a bat, positioning of fielders, the wicket The ...
England and Wales Cricket Board, 2009
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Bookie Gambler Fixer Spy: A Journey to the Heart of ...
Bookie Gambler Fixer Spy is a story featuring politicians, governing bodies, illegal bookmakers and powerless players - as well as corruption, intimidation and even suicide.
Explores different sports: how and where they're played, the equipment and kit needed and how to get involved.
This book has been updated for the Ashes 2009, featuring revised information on new players, the Indian premier league, Stanford 20:20 and the latest coverage of past and future competitions.
A young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb."
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Bob Woolmer's Art and Science of
Cricket
Much more than a coaching manual, this book reflects Bob Woolmer’s passion for constant innovation and questioning – his dedication to the art and science of cricket.
Bob Woolmer, Tim Noakes, Helen Moffett, 2009
With everything there is to know about cricket starting with its history, through its rules, cricketing legends, statistics and greatest sporting injuries, the book will appeal to both active cricket fans and passive observers alike.
The Cricket War, now published with a new introduction and afterword, is the definitive account of the split that changed the game on the field and on the screen.
Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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The
Cricket on the Hearth
In this tale the Peerybingle and Plummer families find themselves at odds with crotchety toymaker Mr. Tackleton, who hates children as much as he hates making toys.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRICKET»
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cricket is used in the context of the following news items.
The Ashes LIVE 2015: England vs Australia cricket score from Day 1 …
The cricket began 15 minutes late because of a stubborn determination to fit in anthems and (underwhelming) fireworks. And when it did start, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
West Yorkshire businessman breaks boundaries in cricket
He has worked for the Yorkshire Cricket Academy as a part-time coach and his previous clubs include Wibsey Park Chapel, now Great Horton ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
County cricket – live!
WICKET! Nightwatchman James Harris has finally gone for 44, although he gestured angrily with his bat in the direction of umpire Martin ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Ashes winner Geraint Jones announces his retirement
Ashes winner Geraint Jones has announced that he will retire from cricket at the end of the season. The 38-year-old has also relinquished the ... «SkySports, Jul 15»
Ashes opening ceremony mocked by cricket fans
There was a time - and not so long ago, either - when Ashes series would be preceded by little more than a polite handshake and an umpire ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Derby College links up with cricket bosses to launch academies in …
DERBY College has linked up with cricket bosses to launch two academies that will prepare students for careers in sport and hospitality. «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
Kipling's cricket club in Cornwall at risk of being hit for six
An historic cricket club with links to Rudyard Kipling and WG Grace has issued an urgent plea at the start of the Ashes - to save it from closure. «Plymouth Herald, Jul 15»
England cricket legend Alec Stewart clean bowled - by a kid, outside …
In cricket terms, Alec Stewart is an English legend. Sadly, if this video is anything to go by, being a top English cricketer doesn't mean much any ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
County cricket – as it happened
So we have lost the other Dick, the clever one, after Leicestershire were defeated in the equivalent of five and a half sessions of cricket. Back to ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Ashes travel chaos as planned First Great Western strike hits Cardiff …
Thousands of cricket fans are set to be affected by the planned rail strikes over the next two days. If late talks to avert the action fail thousands of ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
