{"title":"Lawrence Booth","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're a sports enthusiast, particularly with a love for cricket, then Lawrence Booth's collection is made just for you. Lawrence Booth is a distinguished name in the world of sports writing, especially renowned for his insightful commentary and in-depth analysis of cricket matches and strategies. One of his acclaimed books, \u003cem\u003eBazball\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into an exhilarating new approach to the game. Booth's writing is engaging and accessible, making it perfect for both seasoned cricket fans and newcomers eager to understand the nuances of the sport. Explore his books to gain a richer appreciation for cricket and its evolving dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bazball","title":"Bazball","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eTIMES\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTELEGRAPH\u003c\/i\u003e AND WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Gripping’ Roger Alton, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe inside story of how England transformed the way Test cricket is played.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 145 years, Test cricket had been played mainly in one way, but the old ways weren’t working. After one win in 17 by the start of the summer of 2022, England needed something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen came ‘Bazball’, driven by new head \u003cb\u003ecoach Brendon (‘Baz’) McCullum\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecaptain Ben Stokes.\u003c\/b\u003e They embarked on a brand of Test cricket that breathed life into an ailing format, breaking records as they began by winning 11 out of 13 games. The once rudderless and ridiculed England Test team soon became cricket’s most talked-about phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold via a mixture of interviews with the protagonists and ringside reporting, \u003ci\u003eBazball\u003c\/i\u003e is an unmissable read, marking one of the most thrilling revolutions in any sport. \u003cb\u003eUpdated to include England’s challenging tour of India\u003c\/b\u003e, this new edition looks ahead to the next era of Bazball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45706122985708,"sku":"9781526672063","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526672063.jpg?v=1725883410"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lawrence-booth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}