A fascinating and unexpected blend of literature and cricket history, Peter Pan and Cricket explores the deep connection between J. M. Barrie—creator of Peter Pan—and the world of cricket. David Rayvern Allen, celebrated cricket historian and broadcaster, uncovers Barrie’s lifelong obsession with the game, his friendships with famous cricketers, and his formation of the amateur team “The Allahakbarries”, which included literary greats such as Arthur Conan Doyle, P.G. Wodehouse, A. A. Milne, and H. G. Wells.
 
Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, the book provides an engaging portrait of how cricket influenced Barrie’s creative life and how the whimsical, imaginative qualities of Peter Pan reflected the spirit of amateur cricket.
 
A unique addition to any cricketing library, especially for collectors interested in intersections between sport and literature.