A fun account of the most interesting men to have played the game in recent years Cricket is a game that has always attracted mavericks and characters. Cantankerous batsman, lethal bowlers, criminal wicket keepers and philandering fielders feature as The Middle Stump looks at the good, the bad and the potentially dangerous of the cricket world. Dan has interviewed some of the biggest names in the game and those sitting on the knolls in the sun, and has spoken to everyone who is anyone in the cricket world. Now, based on years of cricket fandom and limited ability, he has collected the portraits of the most interesting players from recent years. Written in the same tongue-in-cheek and honest style that we have all come to love from The Middle Stump, this is a great read for all cricket fans. AUTHOR: Dan Whiting is the brains behind The Middle Stump, a popular and amusing cricket blog and a growing Twitter presence. He is a local cricketer and his writing displays a broad knowledge of the sport as well as a talent for comedy. This is Dan's second book following on from the success of Cricket Banter. SELLING POINTS: . Written by Dan Whiting from The Middle Stump – author of Cricket Banter . A collection of portraits of some of the biggest characters of the game . A must-have for anyone who loves the less stuffy side of cricket Illustrated