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The Men Who Raised the Bar

The evolution of the highest individual score in Test cricket

by Chris Waters ...

Narrated by David Thorpe ...

Unabridged

7 hours 17 min

Bloomsbury presents The Men Who Raised the Bar by Chris Waters, read by David Thorpe.Few sporting records capture the imagination quite like that of the highest individual score in Test cricket. It is the blue riband record of batting achievement, the ultimate statement of stamina and skill.From Charles Bannerman, who scored 165 for Australia against England in the inaugural Test match in 1877, to ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Men Who Raised the Bar by Chris Waters, read by David Thorpe.Few sporting records capture the imagination quite like that of the highest individual score in Test cricket. It is the blue riband record of batting achievement, the ultimate statement of stamina and skill.From Charles Bannerman, who scored 165 for Australia against England in the inaugural Test match in 1877, to
... Read more
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Brief History of Cricket, A: The Sport That Spanned an Empire

by Edward Markham ...

Narrated by Edward Markham ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Discover the immersive sports history of a rural English game that became the ultimate symbol of the British Empire. From makeshift rules in sheep pastures to intense international rivalries, this narrative reveals the deep ties between bats, balls, and the global power struggles of colonialism.Perfect for a captivating daily commute or an afternoon of focused learning, this dramatic historical ... Read more

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Discover the immersive sports history of a rural English game that became the ultimate symbol of the British Empire. From makeshift rules in sheep pastures to intense international rivalries, this narrative reveals the deep ties between bats, balls, and the global power struggles of colonialism.Perfect for a captivating daily commute or an afternoon of focused learning, this dramatic historical
... Read more
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Best of Dickie Bird

by Dickie Bird, Mr H D Bird ...

Narrated by Dickie Bird, Mr H D Bird ...

Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

Seventy-four minutes of laughter, anecdotes, and memories from cricket's best-loved umpire. Now collected for the first time in one audiobook, here are brilliant highlights from Dickie Bird's three best-selling recordings: My Autobiography, White Cap and Bails, and An Evening with Dickie Bird.From his childhood in Barnsley to his hilarious experiences with Test cricketers, such as Ian Botham, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Seventy-four minutes of laughter, anecdotes, and memories from cricket's best-loved umpire. Now collected for the first time in one audiobook, here are brilliant highlights from Dickie Bird's three best-selling recordings: My Autobiography, White Cap and Bails, and An Evening with Dickie Bird.From his childhood in Barnsley to his hilarious experiences with Test cricketers, such as Ian Botham,
... Read more
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Cricket Controversies : Tehelka

by Ketan Mishra ...

Narrated by Ketan Mishra ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Cricket ki Controversies
Unabridged

22 min

सीरीज़ के इस एपिसोड में बात होगी उस एक स्टिंग ऑपरेशन की जिसमें एक भारतीय क्रिकेटर ने अपने ही साथियों और सीनियर्स की बातें रिकॉर्ड कीं और इतने बड़े नामों पर इतने गंभीर आरोप लगे कि रातों-रात भारतीय क्रिकेट की तस्वीर बदल गयी. भारतीय क्रिकेट के सबसे बड़े एक्सपोज़े की कहानी. कहानी तहलका टेप्स की. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

सीरीज़ के इस एपिसोड में बात होगी उस एक स्टिंग ऑपरेशन की जिसमें एक भारतीय क्रिकेटर ने अपने ही साथियों और सीनियर्स की बातें रिकॉर्ड कीं और इतने बड़े नामों पर इतने गंभीर आरोप लगे कि रातों-रात भारतीय क्रिकेट की तस्वीर बदल गयी. भारतीय क्रिकेट के सबसे बड़े एक्सपोज़े की कहानी. कहानी तहलका टेप्स की.
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For The Love Of Cricket

Haiku Poems Inspired By The Summer Game

by MJ ELLIS, M Fiction ...

Narrated by MJ ELLIS ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

Delve into the soul-stirring world of cricket alongside the talented duo of Matt Ellis and Matt Fiction. Their fervent love for the game comes alive in this enchanting book through heartfelt reflections and mesmerising haiku poems. As you immerse yourself in their words, you'll be transported to unforgettable moments that have shaped their cricketing odyssey, forever etching a place in their ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Delve into the soul-stirring world of cricket alongside the talented duo of Matt Ellis and Matt Fiction. Their fervent love for the game comes alive in this enchanting book through heartfelt reflections and mesmerising haiku poems. As you immerse yourself in their words, you'll be transported to unforgettable moments that have shaped their cricketing odyssey, forever etching a place in their
... Read more
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The Wit of Cricket

Stories from Cricket's best-loved personalities

by Barry Johnston ...

Narrated by Brian Johnston, Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld ...

Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

Recorded live in front of appreciative theatre audiences, here are dozens of hilarious stories about legendary Test cricketers such as Richie Benaud, Ian Botham, Geoffrey Boycott, Michael Holding and Fred Trueman, as well as some of the most famous gaffes and practical jokes carried out by the commentary team on BBC Radio's Test Match Special.Enjoy three of the best storytellers in the business as ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Recorded live in front of appreciative theatre audiences, here are dozens of hilarious stories about legendary Test cricketers such as Richie Benaud, Ian Botham, Geoffrey Boycott, Michael Holding and Fred Trueman, as well as some of the most famous gaffes and practical jokes carried out by the commentary team on BBC Radio's Test Match Special.Enjoy three of the best storytellers in the business as
... Read more
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Worrell

The Brief but Brilliant Life of a Caribbean Cricket Pioneer

by Simon Lister ...

Narrated by Mendez ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

'The definitive telling of the life of a West Indian hero'Sir Clive LloydThe brilliant all-rounder Frank Worrell had to wait until 1960 to become the first permanent Black captain of the West Indies cricket team, denied for a decade by the elitism, insularity and racism of Caribbean cricket’s rulers. When his chance finally came, Worrell transformed a talented but unfocused team into the most ... Read more

$27.99 USD

'The definitive telling of the life of a West Indian hero'Sir Clive LloydThe brilliant all-rounder Frank Worrell had to wait until 1960 to become the first permanent Black captain of the West Indies cricket team, denied for a decade by the elitism, insularity and racism of Caribbean cricket’s rulers. When his chance finally came, Worrell transformed a talented but unfocused team into the most
... Read more
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Ten to Win . . . And the Last Man In

My Pick of Test Match Cliffhangers

by Henry Blofeld ...

Narrated by Henry Blofeld ...

Unabridged

9 hours 32 min

'Is there anything in sport to compare with the sustained excitement of a cricket match, especially a Test match, in which the advantage continually fluctuates one way and then the other, and when the match enters its last few minutes, all four results are still possible?'After entertaining countless radio listeners around the world for decades, who better to convey the breathless drama of a Test ... Read more

$31.99 USD

'Is there anything in sport to compare with the sustained excitement of a cricket match, especially a Test match, in which the advantage continually fluctuates one way and then the other, and when the match enters its last few minutes, all four results are still possible?'After entertaining countless radio listeners around the world for decades, who better to convey the breathless drama of a Test
... Read more
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Firestarter

Me, Cricket and the Heat of the Moment

by Ben Stokes ...

Narrated by Bryan Dick ...

Unabridged

7 hours 34 min

The inside story of the iconic England Captain's formative years⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Brilliant - a real page turner'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A great present for a keen cricketer'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An excellent read - five stars'Fiery, combative, gladiatorial - Ben Stokes plays the game hard and with great gusto. A true all-rounder who bats, bowls and fields at full throttle.His ver... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The inside story of the iconic England Captain's formative years⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Brilliant - a real page turner'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A great present for a keen cricketer'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An excellent read - five stars'Fiery, combative, gladiatorial - Ben Stokes plays the game hard and with great gusto. A true all-rounder who bats, bowls and fields at full throttle.His ver...
... Read more
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The Great Romantic

Cricket and the golden age of Neville Cardus - Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year

by Duncan Hamilton ...

Narrated by David Mounfield ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDuncan Hamilton is already a multiple award-winning sports writer, but it is hard to imagine he will write a better book than this superb, elegiac portrait of the sociable, feted, but ultimately unknowable, man who virtually invented modern sports writing...This is writing every bit the equal of Cardus himself. - Daily Mail'Hamilton is a worthy biographer... as much ... Read more

$24.99 USD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDuncan Hamilton is already a multiple award-winning sports writer, but it is hard to imagine he will write a better book than this superb, elegiac portrait of the sociable, feted, but ultimately unknowable, man who virtually invented modern sports writing...This is writing every bit the equal of Cardus himself. - Daily Mail'Hamilton is a worthy biographer... as much
... Read more
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Over and Out: My Innings of a Lifetime with Test Match Special

Memories of Test Match Special from a broadcasting icon

by Henry Blofeld ...

Narrated by Henry Blofeld ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

For over half a century, Henry Blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the game of cricket as a much loved broadcaster and journalist. His characteristically patrician tones, overlaid with those of the bon viveur, have delighted listeners to the BBC's Test Match Special where the personality of the broadcaster comes second only to a deep knowledge of the game and its players. With his ... Read more

$31.99 USD

For over half a century, Henry Blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the game of cricket as a much loved broadcaster and journalist. His characteristically patrician tones, overlaid with those of the bon viveur, have delighted listeners to the BBC's Test Match Special where the personality of the broadcaster comes second only to a deep knowledge of the game and its players. With his
... Read more
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Cricket Controversies : Jail Bhejne wali No Ball

by Ketan Mishra ...

Narrated by Ketan Mishra ...

Series Audiobook 9 - Cricket ki Controversies
Unabridged

12 min

सीरीज़ के इस एपिसोड में कहानी उस मैच की जिसमें 3 ऐसी नो बॉल फेंकी गयीं कि 3 पाकिस्तानी खिलाड़ियों को जेल की सज़ा सुनाई गयी. कहानी लॉर्ड्स में खेले गये उस टेस्ट मैच की जिसने क्रिकेट के दामन पर एक दाग लगाया और जिसकी वजह से काफ़ी कुछ बदला. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

सीरीज़ के इस एपिसोड में कहानी उस मैच की जिसमें 3 ऐसी नो बॉल फेंकी गयीं कि 3 पाकिस्तानी खिलाड़ियों को जेल की सज़ा सुनाई गयी. कहानी लॉर्ड्स में खेले गये उस टेस्ट मैच की जिसने क्रिकेट के दामन पर एक दाग लगाया और जिसकी वजह से काफ़ी कुछ बदला.
... Read more
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Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics

22 Story Time tales from hit podcast The Final Word

by Geoff Lemon, Adam Collins ...

Narrated by Geoff Lemon ...

Unabridged

3 hours 42 min

No sport does storytelling like cricket – a game as full of heroes, villains, politics, and drama as any Shakespearean play.And few have explored those stories as far and wide as Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon. Over hundreds of episodes of Story Time, the history spin-off to beloved podcast The Final Word, they have followed their listeners’ clues to track down the wildest characters, matches, and ... Read more

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No sport does storytelling like cricket – a game as full of heroes, villains, politics, and drama as any Shakespearean play.And few have explored those stories as far and wide as Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon. Over hundreds of episodes of Story Time, the history spin-off to beloved podcast The Final Word, they have followed their listeners’ clues to track down the wildest characters, matches, and
... Read more
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Bob Willis: A Cricketer and a Gentleman

The Sunday Times Bestseller

by Bob Willis, Mike Dickson ...

Narrated by David Willis ...

Unabridged

9 hours 6 min

A biography celebrating the life of the legendary cricketer Bob Willis, with tributes from key figures in sports and media and a foreword by Sir Ian Botham.Following his passing in 2019, tributes to Bob came flooding in in every major news outlet and from every major figure in the industry - and outside of it. His career spanned decades, from his days as a cricketer for England to his time as a ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A biography celebrating the life of the legendary cricketer Bob Willis, with tributes from key figures in sports and media and a foreword by Sir Ian Botham.Following his passing in 2019, tributes to Bob came flooding in in every major news outlet and from every major figure in the industry - and outside of it. His career spanned decades, from his days as a cricketer for England to his time as a
... Read more
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Not Just Cricket

A Reporter's Journey through Modern India

by Pradeep Magazine ...

Narrated by Ranjit Madgavkar ...

Unabridged

12 hours 52 min

'A wonderful memoir . . . richly insightful, and deeply moving' - Ramachandra Guha'A fascinating and insightful read.' - Vir Sanghvi'Delightful... A wonderful read.' - Pritish NandyEminent journalist Pradeep Magazine's memoir is a story of lived, real experiences, of joy, sorrow, fear, loss and hope, and about how an uprooted identity shapes one's attitude towards society and the nation. From the ... Read more

$17.99 USD

'A wonderful memoir . . . richly insightful, and deeply moving' - Ramachandra Guha'A fascinating and insightful read.' - Vir Sanghvi'Delightful... A wonderful read.' - Pritish NandyEminent journalist Pradeep Magazine's memoir is a story of lived, real experiences, of joy, sorrow, fear, loss and hope, and about how an uprooted identity shapes one's attitude towards society and the nation. From the
... Read more
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Sultan

A Memoir

by Wasim Akram, Gideon Haigh ...

Narrated by Ranjit Madgavkar ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

The official autobiography of Wasim Akram, the 'Sultan of Swing', one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket.For twenty years, Wasim Akram let his cricket do the talking - with his electrifying left-arm pace, his explosive striking as a batsman, and his inspirational leadership. For another twenty years, he kept his own counsel about his cricketing days - full of drama, controversy ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The official autobiography of Wasim Akram, the 'Sultan of Swing', one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket.For twenty years, Wasim Akram let his cricket do the talking - with his electrifying left-arm pace, his explosive striking as a batsman, and his inspirational leadership. For another twenty years, he kept his own counsel about his cricketing days - full of drama, controversy
... Read more
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The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife

A Very Unusual Memoir

by Puja Pujara ...

Narrated by Vasundhra Bose ...

Unabridged

9 hours 50 min

'What do you know about the boy?' Dad asked. 'He plays cricket for India,' my uncle replied, as if this mere fact was a clincher.The announcement did not make any noticeable impression on my father and Geeta Didi, because, like me, they did not follow cricket.'I've seen him play,' announced my mother, astounding us all. 'You have?' I asked, dumbfounded.In 2013, Puja Pabari, who had never followed ... Read more

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'What do you know about the boy?' Dad asked. 'He plays cricket for India,' my uncle replied, as if this mere fact was a clincher.The announcement did not make any noticeable impression on my father and Geeta Didi, because, like me, they did not follow cricket.'I've seen him play,' announced my mother, astounding us all. 'You have?' I asked, dumbfounded.In 2013, Puja Pabari, who had never followed
... Read more
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Cricket Controversies : Ek Saath 6 khiladi Ban

by Ketan Mishra ...

Narrated by Ketan Mishra ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Cricket ki Controversies
Unabridged

18 min

सीरीज़ के पांचवें एपिसोड में सुनिये किस्सा उस टेस्ट मैच का जिसमें मैच रेफ़री ने 6 भारतीय खिलाड़ियों को बैन की सज़ा सुनायी और सचिन तेंडुलकर पर बॉल टेम्परिंग का आरोप लगा. इसके बाद क्रिकेट बोर्ड्स ने मिलकर मैच रेफ़री को ही बाहर का रास्ता दिखा दिया. मज़ेदार कहानी, साउथ अफ़्रीका में खेले गये टेस्ट मैच से. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

सीरीज़ के पांचवें एपिसोड में सुनिये किस्सा उस टेस्ट मैच का जिसमें मैच रेफ़री ने 6 भारतीय खिलाड़ियों को बैन की सज़ा सुनायी और सचिन तेंडुलकर पर बॉल टेम्परिंग का आरोप लगा. इसके बाद क्रिकेट बोर्ड्स ने मिलकर मैच रेफ़री को ही बाहर का रास्ता दिखा दिया. मज़ेदार कहानी, साउथ अफ़्रीका में खेले गये टेस्ट मैच से.
... Read more
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Slipless In Settle

A Slow Turn Around Northern Cricket

by Harry Pearson ...

Narrated by David Fleeshman ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

Slipless in Settle is a sentimental journey around club cricket in the north of England, a world far removed from the clichéd lengthening-shadows-on-the-village-green image of the summer game. This is hardcore cricket played in former pit villages and mill towns. Winner of the 2011 MCC Cricket Book of the Year, it is about the little clubs that have, down the years, produced some of the greatest ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Slipless in Settle is a sentimental journey around club cricket in the north of England, a world far removed from the clichéd lengthening-shadows-on-the-village-green image of the summer game. This is hardcore cricket played in former pit villages and mill towns. Winner of the 2011 MCC Cricket Book of the Year, it is about the little clubs that have, down the years, produced some of the greatest
... Read more
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Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.

Inside the World of England's Greatest-Ever Bowler

by Jimmy Anderson ...

Narrated by Paul Tyreman ...

Unabridged

6 hours 33 min

THE #5 TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020Ever wondered what it's truly like being an England test cricketer? Why not ask England's greatest ever bowler?Jimmy Anderson invites you into his world of cricket and gives you a very personal insight into what it's like playing at the top level. Through stories of his 16-year ... Read more

$24.99 USD

THE #5 TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020Ever wondered what it's truly like being an England test cricketer? Why not ask England's greatest ever bowler?Jimmy Anderson invites you into his world of cricket and gives you a very personal insight into what it's like playing at the top level. Through stories of his 16-year
... Read more
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Johnners Cricketing Gaffes, Giggles And Cakes

by Barry Johnston ...

Narrated by Barry Johnston, Brian Johnston, Guests ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Brian Johnston, known to everyone as Johnners, was as well known for his on-air gaffes as for his Test Match Special commentaries. Here are his most famous and funniest cricketing mishaps, which have been chosen by his son, Barry. Among Johnners’ laugh-out-loud clangers are ‘joined by the Balls’, ‘sitting on a shooting stick’ and a streaker’s ‘cheeky performance... waving her flag and other things ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Brian Johnston, known to everyone as Johnners, was as well known for his on-air gaffes as for his Test Match Special commentaries. Here are his most famous and funniest cricketing mishaps, which have been chosen by his son, Barry. Among Johnners’ laugh-out-loud clangers are ‘joined by the Balls’, ‘sitting on a shooting stick’ and a streaker’s ‘cheeky performance... waving her flag and other things
... Read more
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The Ashes Files

Inside Cricket’s Most Intense Series - ‘powerful’ (Stuart Broad)

by Steven Finn ...

Narrated by Steven Finn ...

Unabridged

6 hours 17 min

SHORTLISTED FOR CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2026 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS'Not many players have felt the highs and lows of Ashes cricket to the same extent as Finny - and his book proves it' Jimmy Anderson'Raw and moving - a brilliant read' Alastair CookFew cricketers understand the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being part of an Ashes series quite like Steven Finn. While he made over 120 ... Read more

$31.99 USD

SHORTLISTED FOR CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2026 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS'Not many players have felt the highs and lows of Ashes cricket to the same extent as Finny - and his book proves it' Jimmy Anderson'Raw and moving - a brilliant read' Alastair CookFew cricketers understand the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being part of an Ashes series quite like Steven Finn. While he made over 120
... Read more
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Cricket Terminology, The: All about Cricket Terms

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you a cricket enthusiast who's passionate about the gentleman's game? Do you find yourself immersed in the thrilling world of cricket, but sometimes puzzled by the jargon and terminology used by experts and commentators? Whether you're a seasoned cricket fan or just getting started with the sport, "The Cricket Terminology: All about Cricket Terms" ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you a cricket enthusiast who's passionate about the gentleman's game? Do you find yourself immersed in the thrilling world of cricket, but sometimes puzzled by the jargon and terminology used by experts and commentators? Whether you're a seasoned cricket fan or just getting started with the sport, "The Cricket Terminology: All about Cricket Terms"
... Read more
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Cricket's Bearded Wonder

by Bill Frindall ...

Narrated by Bill Frindall ...

Abridged

2 hours 18 min

Bill Frindall, or Bearders, is well known to cricket fans from Test Match Special.Bearders took over the scoring for Test Match Special in June 1966, at the First Test against West Indies at Old Trafford. He was nicknamed the Bearded Wonder by Brian Johnston because of his encyclopedic knowledge of cricket scores and statistics.In this wonderful recording, Bearders recalls the voices and ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Bill Frindall, or Bearders, is well known to cricket fans from Test Match Special.Bearders took over the scoring for Test Match Special in June 1966, at the First Test against West Indies at Old Trafford. He was nicknamed the Bearded Wonder by Brian Johnston because of his encyclopedic knowledge of cricket scores and statistics.In this wonderful recording, Bearders recalls the voices and
... Read more

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