There aren’t too many cricket books published in Pakistan, which makes this one all the more welcome
In this two-part article, Peter Kettle reviews the various styles of book reviewing that are adopted by those contributing on this site and in a number of other forums. The focus is on how different reviewers respond to factual mistakes and also grammatical and typographical errors.
The purpose is to set the stage for those who use this site to express their personal preference for a particular style, so as to inform future reviewers.
In Part I, styles that show a bias to “reader protection” are outlined; followed in Part II by those showing a bias to “author/publisher protection”, which concludes with a formal classification of different styles and an invitation to readers to participate.
The Asian continent is preparing to host a significant calendar of mega-sporting events over the next three years. They will pack stadiums and change cities, and billions of people will watch. The region is hosting a stage for giant multi-sport showdowns and elite football tournaments. Whether you’re a fan or just curious about where the […]
What does it take to become a legendary cricketer? You need raw talent, extreme dedication and, of course, a great personality. A bit of luck also helps. Many well-known cricket players have a combination of these traits. Only a handful have all of them. One player in particular who ticks all these boxes and has a huge amount of skill and commitment to the sport is AB de Villiers, a South African former professional cricketer known for his batting skills.
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