This book is the complete book on cricket wickets. For the first
time the science of how wicket soils work is explained by a scientist who has
worked his whole life with these soils. The understanding of these
concepts takes away the mystery and much of the myth surrounding cricket
wickets. It is also a very practical guide, explaining in detail how to
construct wickets; and how to maintain them and prepare them. This book is
also aimed at the people who prepare and manage the wicket.
The book explains how cracking clay soils work, based on sound physics but
expressed in layman's language. This explanation allows us to understand
what happens when the wicket is rolled, how it compacts and later how the soil
decompacts itself through the process of wetting and drying. It also
explains why these soils crack and the importance of these cracks.
The book also covers how the wicket soil affects bounce, cut and turn.
Once you have read this book you will look at cricket wickets in a new light
of understanding of how it all works. Cricket commentators will be able to
understand why a wicket is performing in a particular way and captains may be
able to make more informed decisions on how a wicket will perform.
This book is a must for all those involved in cricket, from the senior
administrator down to
the volunteer who prepares weekend wickets.
This book covers the following topics :
