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27 November 2014 / Robert Griffiths KC
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Book review: Court & Bowled: Tales of Cricket & the Law

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 "Wilson uses the traditional skills of the lawyer to dissect the intricacies of the laws of cricket and the spirit of the game"

Author: James Wilson
Publisher: Wildy, Simmonds and Hill Publishing
ISBN: 9780854901401
Price: £19.99

Cricket and the law share a few things in common according to James Wilson in Court & Bowled: Tales of Cricket & the Law. The relationship between the law and cricket is a close one. For a start, they are both rule-governed practices. This book explores that affinity in an informed and entertaining way. It is well researched and contains a wealth of fascinating material. The book operates at the interface of cricket and the law. It is a must read for anyone who has an interest in these pursuits.

Commonalities

What do the law and cricket have in common? According to Wilson: “The majesty of the law and much of the appeal of cricket have often been said to derive from the arcane and impenetrable rules of both, as well as the theatre and etiquette which one

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