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Best books to learn Cricket, in order

Cricket looks baffling until the laws click, so the reading starts with the rules and the shape of the game, formats, fielding positions, and how a match is actually won. Then it moves into skills and tactics, batting, bowling, and captaincy, and finally into the history and legendary players that give the sport its meaning. Learn the laws first and the strategy and drama that follow suddenly make sense.

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How should I approach learning cricket?
Cricket looks baffling until the laws click, so the reading starts with the rules and the shape of the game, formats, fielding positions, and how a match is actually won. Then it moves into skills and tactics, batting, bowling, and captaincy, and finally into the history and legendary players that give the sport its meaning. Learn the laws first and the strategy and drama that follow suddenly make sense.
What's a good book to start cricket with?
A strong starting point is Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after cricket?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Rugby, Ice hockey, Volleyball.

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