{"product_id":"england-on-this-day-cricket-history-facts-figures-from-every-day-of-the-year","title":"England On This Day: Cricket History, Facts \u0026 Figures from Every Day of the Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eEngland On This Day revisits the national cricket team's illustrious past, mixing in quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable England diary. From the first ever Test match in 1877 to the Twenty20 era, fans have witnessed world domination and tragicomic failures, grudge matches, controversy, and absurdity. Timeless greats such as Ian Botham, Jack Hobbs, Fred Trueman, Denis Compton, Harold Larwood, and Alastair Cook all loom larger than life. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 July 2020\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pitch Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland On This Day takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the rich history of the national cricket team, blending captivating anecdotes and legendary characters to create an irresistibly dippable England diary. Spanning from the inaugural Test match in 1877 to the era of Twenty20, this captivating book offers an entry for every day of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout its journey, England's cricket fans have witnessed a spectrum of emotions, from world domination to tragicomic failures, grudge matches, controversies, and absurdity. Every moment is captured in this remarkable diary, providing a glimpse into the team's past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTimeless greats like Ian Botham, Jack Hobbs, Fred Trueman, Denis Compton, Harold Larwood, and Alastair Cook loom larger than life, their contributions to the sport enduring in the memories of cricket enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne particularly memorable day is 5 January 1971, when a Melbourne Test transformed into the first-ever one-day international. On 30 July 1995, Dominic Cork achieved a remarkable feat by taking England's first hat-trick in 38 years. Additionally, on 6 September 1880, W.G. Grace and his two brothers made their Test debuts, with two successful debuts and one tragic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland On This Day is a must-read for cricket fans, offering a captivating blend of history, humor, and nostalgia. It serves as a reminder of the team's remarkable journey and the unforgettable characters who have shaped its legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 334g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 147 x 224 x 24 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781785317224                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44101308481786,"sku":"9781785317224","price":8.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/819096bdd1f0d42517781ea8c304227e.jpg?v=1624166478","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/england-on-this-day-cricket-history-facts-figures-from-every-day-of-the-year","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}