Championship Cricket by Trevor Bailey is a detailed and authoritative examination of English county cricket at its competitive peak during the mid-20th century. Drawing on his experience as one of England’s most dependable all-rounders, Bailey provides insight into the tactics, techniques, and mentality required to succeed in the County Championship.
The book explores team structures, match strategy, player roles, and the nuances of first-class cricket across England’s historic counties. It is both instructional and reflective, offering readers a deeper understanding of how championship-winning sides are built and sustained.
Rich in cricketing knowledge and grounded in real experience, this work stands as an important contribution to cricket literature — particularly for collectors interested in the English domestic game and writings by prominent Test cricketers.
Championship Cricket – Trevor Bailey First Edition 1961 County Cricket Book
Title: Championship Cricket
Author: Trevor Bailey
Publisher: Frederick Muller Ltd
Place of Publication: London, England
Year: 1961
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Pagination: 216 pages
Category: Cricket / Coaching / County Cricket
Condition: Dust jacket present. Price clipped. Visible edge wear, small tears, and rubbing to dust jacket. Minor creasing and shelf wear consistent with age. Boards clean with light wear. Binding firm and intact. Pages clean with light age toning. Overall a good to very good copy in original dust jacket
































