We all love a good sports book and no other sport does books quite like Cricket. It’s fair to say you haven’t made it in the game of Cricket until you’ve either written or had a book written about you.
At the Ladbrokes Blog, we take a look at some of the Cricket books we would love to see hitting the stores over the upcoming summer of Ashes Cricket.
Kevin Mitchell JNR – 99 Problems but my Pitch Ain’t One
From the man who gave you “Fortress Gabba” curator Kevin Mitchell Jnr gives his take from a lifetime of pitch curating. From those pesky Brisbane Lions wanting to play footy on the ground, for those who suggested it be a drop in pitch (Which will never happen) to the time the covers didn’t get on the pitch soon enough during heavy rain, Kevin Mitchell gives his take with the problems facing the game of Cricket – with the exception of his pitch.
Shane Lee – I Hit The Sign
Brett Lee’s brother Shane as he takes you through an 880-page epic story of the time he hit the Mercantile Mutual sign playing for NSW against the Canberra Comments during the 98-99 Cricket season. Join Shane as he tells you what he did with the $90k he pocketed and how hitting the sign in the Mercantile Mutual Cup is far superior to any Test century. Also included with the book is a copy of “Six and Out’s Greatest Hits” CD.
Average Cricket Yarns 
Forget Ripping Cricket Yarns, Funny Cricket Stories or Great Cricket Tales. This is a collection of just ordinary, go nowhere Cricket yarns. From the time someone got stuck in traffic on the way to a game or when someone packed their gear and it was all there when they arrived, Average Cricket Yarns is perfect for people who love a boring anecdote.
Who Dares Lynn’s
Chris Lynn tells his story of life on the edge as a T20 superstar. From smashing sixes and batting way above his average when it comes to the ladies – Chris Lynn’s story is one to behold.
Angela’s Ashes
Angela, a mad Cricket fan gives her diary of watching The Ashes. Bound to be a Cricket book for the ages.
A World Series Cricket Book on World Series Cricket Books
In the spirit of the Coffee Table book about Coffee Tables written by Kramer on Seinfeld, the World Series Cricket book on World Series Cricket Books gives a behind the scenes insight and perspective on every single World Series Cricket book and documentary ever made.
Wickie-pedia – the encyclopaedia of wicketkeepers
Every wicketkeeper ever all in one book. The perfect guide to anyone who’s ever donned the wicketkeeping gloves. Foreward by Tim Zoehrer.
Mark’s Lavendar – a floral tribute to cricket
Join the former Western Australian Cricketer Mark Lavender as he tours through the gardens of his Cricket mates and tells ripping yarns from the game along with a few handy gardening tips!
Getting a Joe Root
A health, sex, relationships & self-help book by the English Cricket Captain. Joe Root answers all the questions you’ve ever wanted to know!
Some other titles we’d like to see…
The Big Bash Theory
The Big Bash has changed Cricket as we know it forever. In this book, we explore just how the Big Bash League came to be the sporting juggernaut it is today.
A+ – The Australia A Story
The story of the B side that was named the A side. Tales, triumphs and tribulations of the mighty Australia A including 10 chapters on their inclusion in the 1994-95 World Series Cup tournament.
Who gives a Duck?
The story of every Cricket player to go out with a Duck. Including Don Bradman.
Alan Border Patrol
Former Australian Cricket captain and legend Alan Border gives his take on Australia’s Immigration and border security policies.
A Marsh Upbringing
Mitch and Shaun Marsh tell tales of their childhood. Foreword by Rodney Marsh.
To the Boon and Back
The latest David Boon biography. Includes 52 chapters on the 52 cans he had on the way to England that one time. One chapter per can.
Maiden Manhattan
The feel-good story of an ex-pat scoring no runs in their over in a social game played in New York City
Starc Reminder
In this book, Australian Cricketer Mitchell Starc reminds everyone of just how good he can be.
Not as it Seams – the story of Cricket Balls
From Kookaburra, Duke, Slazenger to Gray Nicolls. The red ball, the white ball, the pink ball and the half tennis half cricket ball, Cricket balls are all not as it seams.