Cricket fans don't just like cricket, they love it! Whether you're a soldier in the Barmy Army or you enjoy an afternoon of sunshine and wickets, there's a reason why the world's first modern spectator sport is beloved by so many. Bringing together history, trivia, amusing anecdotes and fresh insights, this handy volume is an all-rounder guide to the game. AUTHOR: Graham Tarrant has been a lover of cricket from an early age. He is the author of some 30 books on a variety of subjects, but would swap them all for a good innings at the Oval. SELLING POINT: Cricket's popularity continues to grow year on year, attracting more than 2.3 million fans to matches in England and Wales in 2015.