Around the World in 80 Pints: My Search for Cricket's Greatest Places

David Bumble Lloyd has traveled the world for over 50 years, playing, coaching, and commenting on cricket. In his book, Around the World in 80 Pints, he shares stories from his travels and experiences, including Ashes matches and Roses clashes, and his unique style that has won him many fans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Bestselling author and widely renowned commentator David Bumble Lloyd embarks on an unforgettable and uproarious journey through the cricketing world in his captivating book, "Around the World in 80 Pints." With over 50 years of involvement in cricket, encompassing roles as a player, international, umpire, coach, and current commentator, Lloyd has traversed the globe. It is a remarkable journey that contrasts sharply with his humble beginnings in post-war Accrington, Lancashire. Cricket has been his faithful companion, leading him to diverse destinations, from the agonizing pain of Down Under to the captivating Bollywood glamour of the IPL. Even in the face of danger, he dared to venture across the Pennines into Yorkshire.

In "Around the World in 80 Pints," Bumble relives some of the most exhilarating and remarkable periods of his life, showcasing how his travels have opened up fresh and exciting avenues. The book is brimming with captivating stories from iconic Ashes matches and Roses clashes, sharing the commentary box with legends like Ian Botham and Shane Warne, and much more. Told in his unique and endearing style, which has won him a legion of fans worldwide, Lloyd's autobiography, "Last in the Tin Bath," was a huge bestseller. This latest offering is sure to resonate with anyone who shares Bumble's unwavering love for cricket and life.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 131 x 196 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471172427