From Score Box to Press Box
by Ray Markham
September 2022
5’’ x 8’’
178 pp
Amazon: £ 15.99
Cricmash: £13.99

If you enjoy funny, real-life stories, then you’ll love this book. It takes you into the unpredictable and unsung world of the cricket scorer, giving a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse of what goes on in and around the score box and also in the press box at international matches. Written in a brilliantly descriptive way, with exceptionally dry wit, a sharp eye for detail and engaging anecdotes, this book provides a charming, informative and highly amusing read.

I found myself not wanting to put this book down! It really is a delight – funny, informative and with such an inspiring story, progressing from ramshackle youth-team scoring to Test matches. It mixes humour and insight perfectly, and deserves to be widely read

Stephen Chalke

Ray’s forays into cricket scoring often involved hilarious incidents, masterfully documented in this delightful volume. Ray is passionate about what he does and it is apparent in this delightful, uproariously entertaining autobiography, which should form a part of any cricket lover’s collection.

Arun Sengupta