Few other team sports can equal the global reach of cricket. Rich
in history and tradition, it is both quintessentially English and
expansively international, a game that has evolved and changed
dramatically in recent times. Demonstrating how the history of
cricket and its international popularity is entwined with British
imperial expansion, this book examines the social and political
impact of the game in a variety of cultural sites: the West Indies,
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and New
Zealand. An international team of contributors explores the
enduring influence of cricket on English identity, examines why
cricket has seized the imagination of so many literary figures and
provides profiles of iconic players including Bradman, Lara and
Tendulkar. Presenting a global panoramic view of cricket's
complicated development, its unique adaptability and its political
and sporting controversies, the book provides a rich insight into a
unique sporting and cultural heritage.
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