This is a fantastic 128 page hardback book written by Ralph Dellor and Stephen Lamb. "The Little Book of Cricket" charts the history of Cricket from its earliest days through to the Ashes winning performance of the England team. With chapters focusing on the greatest players and greatest grounds this book is great value and packed full of information and statistics.. Released in the run up to the Cricket World Cup, it also features a chapter looking at the inception of that event and will be a welcome read both pre and post The World Cup and latest Ashes series.