The Secret Cricketer: English Cricket from the Inside

by Anonymous

The Secret Cricketer first picked up a cricket bat as a toddler and became a county junior. He secured a professional contract after three years at university and has been at the coalface of the English county game ever since. This fast-paced, insider's account lifts the lid on modern cricket to reveal what life is really like for an English professional in the 21st century. How do players cope when they can't take a wicket or score a run and their livelihood is on the line? What makes a good coach and how many are there (hint - not many)? Is there still an old-school hierarchy in dressing rooms or a bullying culture? What's the secret to a winning dressing room, and what's it like to be in one when morale hits rock bottom? How much do county players earn? And what's it like to walk out at Lord's to play in a major final? With unique first-hand insight into the fast-evolving modern game, the book answers all these questions and more. It's brimming with untold stories - some that will make you laugh and others that will shock you.

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2021

About the author

Books can be attributed to "Anonymous" for several reasons:

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Reviews

[Rishi Bhabutta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably more a 3.5 but a nice, quick read. As a recreational Saturday league player, it's very interesting to hear the perspective of someone who made it to county level, but not quite that elite most country regular level, and to understand what that career is like for the 400 or so county pros who don't play for England.

I found the first half really insightful, although towards the end it felt maybe a little dragged out. Not sure the author needed to stay secret, there wasn't much drama or big reveals outing anyone.

[Tom Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy, quick read and recommended to any county cricket fan. Some interesting insights into the game and some humorous anecdotes. Still can't work out who the author is though which is grinding my gears! Good job all round by the author 👍