Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2018

(Hardback, 155th edition)

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*Large format edition* In this 155th edition of the Almanack, we celebrate Englands spectacular win over India in the Women's Cricket World Cup. Anya Shrubsole helped to make history at Lords and now she becomes the first woman to feature on the front cover of the Almanack. Among the feature articles, Simon Wilde reflects on the passage to England's 1,000th Test, Harry Pearson celebrates 50 years of overseas players in the county game, and Tanya Aldred examines sexism in cricket. Mike Selvey looks at the psychology of the new-ball partnership, while Zafar Ansari explains why he gave it all up at the age of 25. Gideon Haigh has fun with cricketers and their mannerisms, and Andy Zaltzman hails James Anderson's ascent to 500 Test wickets. @WisdenAlmanack

Reviews

a treasure to relish * Sunday Express *
By a distance the greatest book ever published -- Philip Collins * Waitrose Weekend *
There is no debate over the quality of the publication ... Fine reading * The Cricketer *
As intriguing and indispensable as ever * Evesham Observer *
Even at the age of 155, Wisden intends to keep on turning. It still sets the standard, whether it's bought as a gift, a decoration, an encyclopaedia or a huge magazine. The Wisden Almanack is all things to all men. And to all women. -- Rob Smyth * ESPN *
Wisden lands on the doorstep with a joyous thud. Its daffodil-yellow cover is the signal to anticipate the delights of spring and summer and its contents are always a treasure to relish. The oldest of sporting annuals has captured the rare trick of remaining for ever young -- Jim Holden * Sunday Express *

Author Bio

This is Lawrence Booth's seventh year as Editor of Wisden, although he has contributed for many years. He is also cricket writer for the Daily Mail and author of several critically acclaimed cricket books. He is one of the most respected and well liked authorities in the modern game. @the_topspin