Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2015

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack #152

by Lawrence Booth (Editor)

The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Wisden 2015-the 152nd edition-contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs.

Including the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and some of the finest sports writing of the year-such as the brilliant obituaries-together with trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack truly is a must-have for every cricket fan.

A perennial bestseller in the UK.

Genres: Nonfiction

1520 pages, Hardcover

First published April 9, 2015

Reviews

[Jim Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wisden purchasers typically fall into 1 of 3 groups, collectors, a particular type of cricketing aficionado, or a friend of said aficionado, who's looking for a gift. That isn't meant to be mean, it's just is what it is.

There isn't nothing much I can say to the collector or the person who always buys the book at the start of the season, those people will buy it no matter what I say I suspect. To the aficionados, and their gift giving friends, I say.... "It's a Wisden. It's got all the usual things that a Wisden aficionado has come to know and like in it."

If you or your friend has a history of buying, and/or liking, this sort of this book, you'll like this book. If you're not sure, and are ho-hum about the price, you have to think if you or your friend are the sort who'll like a 1500 page book full of averages, potted descriptions of games, and articles that give you a sketch of a certain person or incident that occurred in the past year. If you are (or think you might be), this book is for you, and is a good place to start.

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

As ever, the writing in Wisden from its editor and multiple contributors is of the highest standard.
The breadth of coverage is unrivalled and yet focuses on the pertinent matters of the cricketing year just passed.
The Phillip Hughes tragedy is uppermost, bringing a lump to the throat even many months after the event.
And then the great Sangakkara, featuring both on account of his incredible late career form, and also his writing, as he pays tribute to his friend and long time batting partner Jayawardene.
And then the countless sparkling match reports.

Wisden never fails to disappoint.