Late Cuts: Musings on cricket

What follows, which explores some of the charms, the quirks and the peculiar allure of cricketfrom a variety of perspectives, is not intended as a memorial for long-lost sepia days. Thegame is still alive. Whether it turns out to be therapy for me or entertainment for you remainsto be seen. To achieve both would be a bonus.

From Somerset stalwart to acclaimed writer and broadcaster, Vic Marks has lived a life steepedin cricket. In Late Cuts he takes us beyond the boundary rope, sharing the parts of the gamefans don’t get to see, from the food served at lunchtime (then - sweaty ham; now - quinoa,cranberry and feta salad) to the politics of the dressing room.Whether revisiting his playing days to reveal the secrets of bowling a killer spell and what itfeels like to be heckled by a riled-up crowd, or ruminating on the current state of the game(don’t mention The Hundred!), this amusing and insightful collection will delight all cricketlovers.