Bowler's Name?: The Life of a Cricketing Also-Ran

Tom Hicks, a minor county player, dreamed of reaching the top but struggled to balance the demands of university, family, a full-time job, and a penchant for post-match fun. Through the eyes of a cricket nut, the book takes us on a journey of success, failure, hilarity, and madness, offering an insight into the nether regions of a cricketing world that was rapidly vanishing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2021
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Bowler's Name? is a captivating tale that delves into the life of a cricket enthusiast who navigates the margins of the sport. While Tom Hicks may not be a household name, he has had the privilege of rubbing shoulders with cricketing royalty, transitioning from the village green to leading as captain at Lord's. As a young and ambitious individual, Hicks harbored a burning desire to reach the pinnacle of his cricketing journey. However, the challenges of pursuing his dreams while juggling the demands of university, family, a full-time job, and a penchant for post-match festivities proved to be daunting. Ultimately, Hicks settled for an unglamorous existence as a minor county player, embarking on a journey that took him to every corner of the country and even across the globe. Through the eyes of a passionate cricket enthusiast, Bowler's Name? takes us on a journey of triumph, adversity, humor, and often sheer madness. If you have ever pondered the experience of facing 90mph bowling, enjoying a lunch with Mike Gatting, or infiltrating an England post-match party, Hicks is the perfect guide. Whether you are a die-hard fan of cricket's quirks, a champion of the underdog, or someone who has faced your own trials and failures, Bowler's Name? is a must-read that will resonate with you on a profound level.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 222 x 279 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785318412