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In exploring cricket's evolution, Tim Brooks calls on the views and anecdotes of greats like W. G. Grace, Don Bradman, Viv Richards and Virat Kohli. Along the way, he peers deep into the game's soul and poses questions on behalf of every cricket fan. Is cricket truly global? Why did the game take root in some countries but not in others? What are the threats and opportunities for the sport? Who are the next cricket superpowers? How do you strike a balance between honouring tradition and reforming to capture the imagination of future generations? 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Can he find salvation and fulfil his destiny in the new world that emerges from the ashes of the old? In this moving tale of love, loss and redemption, Tim Brooks paints an evocative portrait of Edwardian high society and the golden age of cricket – an era abruptly ended by an inhuman war that changed England forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490118508917,"sku":"9781836802709","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836802709.jpg?v=1786442008"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-tim-brooks.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}