A History Of Test Cricket In 26.52 Statistics out in November

Comic and Test Match Special statistician Andy Zaltzman is writing a humorous book inspired by his obsession with cricket

A History Of Test Cricket In 26.52 Statistics is set to be published on November 20 by Hodder & Stoughton.

The publisher’s blurb for the book says: ‘Cricket can be confusing and Test cricket can be slow and last days. Thankfully, Andy Zaltzman is here to chart the sports rise, enduring popularity, and uncharted future. Drawing on a huge spreadsheet on information, this is a hilarious and accessible introduction to the beloved sport.’

The title is now available to order from Amazon in hardback or on Kindle.

Zaltzman previously wrote Does Anything Eat Bankers? in 2008, about the global economic meltdown. 

News of his cricket book was first reported by the British Comedy Guide.

Published: 16 Jan 2025