Comments for Cricket Viewpoint - News, Opinion, Analysis http://www.cricketviewpoint.com News, views, information and resources about the greatest (ok, I am a bit biased) game in the world! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:57:52 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1999 by Anonymous http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/10/cricket-store/books/wisden-cricketers-almanack-1999/comment-page-1/#comment-421 Anonymous Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:57:52 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/10/cricket-store/books/wisden-cricketers-almanack-1999/#comment-421 Every year Wisden provides a yellow brick of paper to every cricket fan. It really does have everything that has ever happened in the history of cricket as well as everything that happened last season in imense detail. This year it seems to have improved yet again. Every figure is correct and for cricket zombies like myself, fascinating. It may just be that it expands in size [and price] every year but i have put this improvement down to the expertize of the Wisden team. Next year it will be bigger still and you can be sure i will have my copy. If you are as nutty about cricket as i am then i would encourage you to buy this book. NOW!. What are you waiting for, stop reading this and buy it hear. You won't regret it. Rating: 5 / 5 Every year Wisden provides a yellow brick of paper to every cricket fan. It really does have everything that has ever happened in the history of cricket as well as everything that happened last season in imense detail. This year it seems to have improved yet again. Every figure is correct and for cricket zombies like myself, fascinating. It may just be that it expands in size [and price] every year but i have put this improvement down to the expertize of the Wisden team. Next year it will be bigger still and you can be sure i will have my copy. If you are as nutty about cricket as i am then i would encourage you to buy this book. NOW!. What are you waiting for, stop reading this and buy it hear. You won’t regret it.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on UPFRONT Octopus PINK rubber grip 1 cricket bat grips. by nanel http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/10/cricket-store/cricket-equipment/upfront-octopus-pink-rubber-grip-1-cricket-bat-grips/comment-page-1/#comment-420 nanel Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:40:02 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/10/cricket-store/cricket-equipment/upfront-octopus-pink-rubber-grip-1-cricket-bat-grips/#comment-420 Firstly to put this on you bat you will need a bat cone. If you don't have one it is impossible .Once you have it on with or with out gloves it is a very good grip. Rating: 4 / 5 Firstly to put this on you bat you will need a bat cone. If you don’t have one it is impossible .Once you have it on with or with out gloves it is a very good grip.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on David Lloyd: The Autobiography – Anything But Murder by mark.williamson@openandirect.com http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/09/cricket-store/books/david-lloyd-the-autobiography-anything-but-murder/comment-page-1/#comment-418 mark.williamson@openandirect.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:26:56 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/09/cricket-store/books/david-lloyd-the-autobiography-anything-but-murder/#comment-418 An enthralling read...A very funny man with his own inemitable style. You are carried along with his humour and tough talking style. David pulls no punches and tells you exactly what he thinks from his first cap at Lancashire to his role as Coach of England, where he was undoubteldy treated extremely shabbily. Some may say he challenges authority, but on reading this you feel he has his views and sticks to them, believing them to be right. I feel we could all learn a little bit from his forthwright style. Enjoy the book!!! Rating: 5 / 5 An enthralling read…A very funny man with his own inemitable style. You are carried along with his humour and tough talking style. David pulls no punches and tells you exactly what he thinks from his first cap at Lancashire to his role as Coach of England, where he was undoubteldy treated extremely shabbily. Some may say he challenges authority, but on reading this you feel he has his views and sticks to them, believing them to be right. I feel we could all learn a little bit from his forthwright style. Enjoy the book!!!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Bully for You, Oscar: The Life and Times of a Lancashire Cricket Legend by ROSS D J PILLING http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/09/cricket-store/books/bully-for-you-oscar-the-life-and-times-of-a-lancashire-cricket-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-416 ROSS D J PILLING Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:02:57 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/09/cricket-store/books/bully-for-you-oscar-the-life-and-times-of-a-lancashire-cricket-legend/#comment-416 Ian Austin is an honest county cricket professional who finally gets his just reward with selection for England's one-day side.He is frank and forthright and gives an indication that being one of Lancashires most popular players of the last decade is not always recognised by the teams management/committee.A very readable an engaging book Rating: 3 / 5 Ian Austin is an honest county cricket professional who finally gets his just reward with selection for England’s one-day side.He is frank and forthright and gives an indication that being one of Lancashires most popular players of the last decade is not always recognised by the teams management/committee.A very readable an engaging book
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Nike India Cricket Team Supporter Shirt 2009-2010 by Ms. Georgia A. Hughes http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/09/cricket-store/cricket-equipment/nike-india-cricket-team-supporter-shirt-2009-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-417 Ms. Georgia A. Hughes Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:01:11 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/09/cricket-store/cricket-equipment/nike-india-cricket-team-supporter-shirt-2009-2010/#comment-417 This shirt arrived quickly, was exactly as described, and reasonable value. I bought it as a present and it was very well received. Recommend for any cricket fan. Rating: 5 / 5 This shirt arrived quickly, was exactly as described, and reasonable value. I bought it as a present and it was very well received. Recommend for any cricket fan.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Coaching Youth Cricket by Anonymous http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/books/coaching-youth-cricket/comment-page-1/#comment-415 Anonymous Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:48:06 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/books/coaching-youth-cricket/#comment-415 The book is written in plain language and provides clear guidance on how to introduce youngsters to the game of cricket. The enthusiasm for the game is obvious throughout the book. The authors have provided many useful coaching tips that will be appreciated by those involved in youth cricket and the practice games are a welcome addition to those normally included in coaching manuals. Overall a very useful coaching resource that I recommend to anyone who coaches youngsters. Rating: 4 / 5 The book is written in plain language and provides clear guidance on how to introduce youngsters to the game of cricket. The enthusiasm for the game is obvious throughout the book. The authors have provided many useful coaching tips that will be appreciated by those involved in youth cricket and the practice games are a welcome addition to those normally included in coaching manuals. Overall a very useful coaching resource that I recommend to anyone who coaches youngsters.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Coaching Youth Cricket by Mr. M. B. Watson http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/books/coaching-youth-cricket/comment-page-1/#comment-414 Mr. M. B. Watson Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:12:34 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/books/coaching-youth-cricket/#comment-414 I did a lot of research into books to help me teach my two boys (9 and 6) and their friends a bit more about cricket. I love the game, and they are getting into it. <br /> <br />This book is so helpful in giving me insights into coaching and the various forms of the game (kids arent nececarily interested in the purist forms of the game) <br /> <br />Clear illustrations and plain English descriptions make this book a very easy to use reference. It's well structured with everything from photocopyable score cards to tips and tricks on some of the more technical aspects. <br /> <br />A great buy for any level of coach - experienced or 'wannabe' Future England / Yorkshire player father like m'self ;) Rating: 5 / 5 I did a lot of research into books to help me teach my two boys (9 and 6) and their friends a bit more about cricket. I love the game, and they are getting into it.

This book is so helpful in giving me insights into coaching and the various forms of the game (kids arent nececarily interested in the purist forms of the game)

Clear illustrations and plain English descriptions make this book a very easy to use reference. It’s well structured with everything from photocopyable score cards to tips and tricks on some of the more technical aspects.

A great buy for any level of coach – experienced or ‘wannabe’ Future England / Yorkshire player father like m’self ;)
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Coaching Youth Cricket by Anonymous http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/books/coaching-youth-cricket/comment-page-1/#comment-413 Anonymous Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:32:05 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/books/coaching-youth-cricket/#comment-413 I eagerly anticipated this book when it came through the post. Since everyone needs to keep on learning in a sport I was curious as to what the Australians were doing right. After all they excel at everything and are relitivley small.<br>The book is , well ,textbook cricket (What else can you expect). The book talk everything well with animations and good narration. Unfortunatley I just did not learn anything new at all. <br>Other books on this matter have taught m little tips like shuffling your feet before delivery or keeping your bat high like Graeme Gooch. Some have taught me how to get good power or what to exactly do in the field. This book was good if you want to teach someone very young in a orthodox fashion but for an adult who wants to almost cheat the game or just pick up that extra bit of knowledge I personally do not feel it adds anything.<br>Hope this Helps<br>Nevboz Rating: 3 / 5 I eagerly anticipated this book when it came through the post. Since everyone needs to keep on learning in a sport I was curious as to what the Australians were doing right. After all they excel at everything and are relitivley small.
The book is , well ,textbook cricket (What else can you expect). The book talk everything well with animations and good narration. Unfortunatley I just did not learn anything new at all.
Other books on this matter have taught m little tips like shuffling your feet before delivery or keeping your bat high like Graeme Gooch. Some have taught me how to get good power or what to exactly do in the field. This book was good if you want to teach someone very young in a orthodox fashion but for an adult who wants to almost cheat the game or just pick up that extra bit of knowledge I personally do not feel it adds anything.
Hope this Helps
Nevboz
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Gunn and Moore 404 Cricket Bag by KB Smith http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/cricket-equipment/gunn-and-moore-404-cricket-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-412 KB Smith Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:57:45 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/cricket-equipment/gunn-and-moore-404-cricket-bag/#comment-412 A good quality cricket bag that holds all my equipment, 1 Bat, 1 Pair Gloves, 2 pads, thigh pad, box, boots, kit and towel. If, like some of my team mates, you have enough kit for 3 or 4 people this bag is not big enough. One minor niggle is that there is no pocket for coins, watch, mobile phone, fags and the like. <br />Overall though I'm pretty pleased with my purchase. Owzat!! Rating: 3 / 5 A good quality cricket bag that holds all my equipment, 1 Bat, 1 Pair Gloves, 2 pads, thigh pad, box, boots, kit and towel. If, like some of my team mates, you have enough kit for 3 or 4 people this bag is not big enough. One minor niggle is that there is no pocket for coins, watch, mobile phone, fags and the like.

Overall though I’m pretty pleased with my purchase. Owzat!!
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2000 / The Millenium Edition by Anonymous http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/books/wisden-cricketers-almanack-2000-the-millenium-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Anonymous Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:40:18 +0000 http://www.cricketviewpoint.com/2010/03/08/cricket-store/books/wisden-cricketers-almanack-2000-the-millenium-edition/#comment-411 Another cricket season starts, another millenium begins, what have the two in common, Wisdens cricketers almanac is the simple answer. The answer might be simple, but putting together such a book certainly is not and congratulations must go to the editor Matthew Engel and his staff for this millennium edition. As usual it is filled with all the statistics even the most ardent cricket fan would need to refer to from the previous season, but this time a look is taken over the previous 100 years cricket divided into easily readable segments from 'Five Crickets of the Century' through to 'Images of the Century' Which feature memerable photographes, from a grainy atmospheric picture of the Australian Victor Trumper in full flow on an Edwardian summers day, through to the athletic Jonty Rhoades in full flight at Edgbaston in 1998. The book is a delight and Wisden 'the bible'has come up trumps again. Matthew Engel passes the editorship over to Graeme Wright, he must do so in the knowledge that it is in good hands.I look forward to the next 100 years! Rating: 5 / 5 Another cricket season starts, another millenium begins, what have the two in common, Wisdens cricketers almanac is the simple answer. The answer might be simple, but putting together such a book certainly is not and congratulations must go to the editor Matthew Engel and his staff for this millennium edition. As usual it is filled with all the statistics even the most ardent cricket fan would need to refer to from the previous season, but this time a look is taken over the previous 100 years cricket divided into easily readable segments from ‘Five Crickets of the Century’ through to ‘Images of the Century’ Which feature memerable photographes, from a grainy atmospheric picture of the Australian Victor Trumper in full flow on an Edwardian summers day, through to the athletic Jonty Rhoades in full flight at Edgbaston in 1998. The book is a delight and Wisden ‘the bible’has come up trumps again. Matthew Engel passes the editorship over to Graeme Wright, he must do so in the knowledge that it is in good hands.I look forward to the next 100 years!
Rating: 5 / 5

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