Around the sixteenth century, the mankind took more than 100 years to overcome its hardened belief that the Sun revolved round the Earth. In modern times, the fact, that all the cricket we see is institutionally fixed and scripted like a puppet show, lies scientifically proved and publicly exposed since 2013. Yet, like in the 16th century, the totally false notion of natural cricket continues to persist among the masses. It is reinforced more by the vested interests. Strangely enough, even the best minds around fail to comprehend the reality which is not much difficult to perceive. This book will help the readers a long way in grasping the explosive truth through knowledge of cricket betting.

Sport is a global phenomenon engaging billions of people and generating annual revenues of more than US$ 145 billion. Problems in the governance of sports organisations, fixing of matches and staging of major sporting events have spurred action on many fronts. Yet attempts to stop corruption in sport are still at an early stage. The Global Corruption Report (GCR) on sport is the most comprehensive analysis of sports corruption to date. It consists of more than 60 contributions from leading experts in the fields of corruption and sport, from sports organisations, governments, multilateral institutions, sponsors, athletes, supporters, academia and the wider anti-corruption movement. This GCR provides essential analysis for understanding the corruption risks in sport, focusing on sports governance, the business of sport, planning of major events, and match-fixing. It highlights the significant work that has already been done and presents new approaches to strengthening integrity in sport. In addition to measuring transparency and accountability, the GCR gives priority to participation, from sponsors to athletes to supporters an essential to restoring trust in sport.

ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book is a celebration of the world's most important 50-over cricket tournament, the World Cup. Eight teams will be joining hosts England in the summer 2019 trying to prise loose the grip on the trophy, enjoyed by Australia (they have been world champions four of the last five times). Eleven venues will stage the 48 matches across England and Wales, from Taunton and Cardiff to Headingley and Chester-le-Street between 30 May and 14 July. This book contains everything fans will need, from venue guides to detailed information on every team in the finals, key players, playing strengths, coaches, past form and a prediction of teams' hopes of success. In addition to the fill-in ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019 fixture schedule, famous games are recalled in special features, together with biographies of the men most likely to light up the tournament. The Cricket World Cup's glorious history and tournament records are also fully covered making ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book essential reading for all fans interested in one-day cricket in its longer format.ed making ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book essential reading for all fans interested in one-day cricket in its longer format.ed making ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book essential reading for all fans interested in one-day cricket in its longer format.ed making ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book essential reading for all fans interested in one-day cricket in its longer format.

A startling and powerful journey to the very core of India's illegal bookmaking industry that exposes the scale of corruption and the match-fixing that now runs rife throughout world cricket. For several years Ed Hawkins made friends with India's illegal bookmakers - men who boast turnover of hundreds of millions of dollars per cricket match - as well as the corruption officers of the International Cricket Council who are trying to shut them down. It's a shady world and rumours abound. But then Hawkins receives a message that changes everything and he decides it is time to expose the truth behind match-fixing.Bookie Gambler Fixer Spy is a story featuring politicians, governing bodies, illegal bookmakers and powerless players - as well as corruption, intimidation and even suicide. It is a story that touches all cricket-playing nations around the world. It is a story that every cricket fan must read. You might never again watch a cricket match without suspicion...

This book is a comprehensive & authentic book on 'Financial Markets & Institutions. This book aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of financial markets and institutions in India. It also familiarises the reader with the important fee and fund-based financial services. This book aims to fulfil the requirement of students of undergraduate courses in commerce and management, particularly the following: · B.Com.(Hons.)/B.Com. under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Programme · Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board · School of Open Learning of University of Delhi · Various Central Universities throughout India · BBA/MBA and other Management Courses of various institutions teaching papers like Indian Financial System, Financial Markets or Merchant Banking · Useful for financial market aspirants and covers topics like Stock Markets, Bond Markets, Insurance and Commercial Banking The Present Publication is the 2nd Edition, authored by Dr. Vinod Kumar, Atul Gupta & Manmeet Kaur, with the following noteworthy features: · [Simple & Systematic Manner] The subject matter is presented in a simple, systematic method along with a comprehensive explanation of the concept and theories underlying Financial Markets and Institutions · [Amended] Latest Rules & Regulations of the regulatory bodies like RBI, IRDA and SEBI are covered · [Summary Points] are given at the end of each chapter for revision · [Figures, Tables & Graphs] have been incorporated to make the reader understand the difficult concepts · [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed, keeping in mind the following factors: o Interaction of the author/teacher with their students in the classroom o Shaped by the author/teachers experience of teaching the subject-matter at different levels o Reaction and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book · [Practical Real-Life Illustrations & Cases] to demonstrate the actual working of the Money Markets, Capital Markets, Banking and Insurance Services Industry along with many financial services like Leasing, Hire Purchase, Venture Capital, Credit Rating and Portfolio Management Services, etc. Contents of this book are as follows: · Introduction to Financial System · Money Markets · Capital Markets Instruments · Indian Debt Markets · Primary Markets · Secondary Markets · SEBI and Investor Protection · Financial Institutions · Commercial Banking · Life and Non-Life Insurance Companies in India · Mutual Funds · Non-Banking Finance Companies · Overview of Financial Services Industry · Merchant Banking · Leasing and Hire Purchase · Venture Capital and Factoring Services · Credit Rating · Consumer and Housing Finance · Letter of Credit and Bank Guarantee · Financial Counselling and Portfolio Management Services

Much like its commissioner Mr Lalit Modi, IPL from the very beginning has always been mired in controversies of all imaginable kinds. From Vijay Mallyas sacking of the team coach Charu Sharma for the teams poor performance in season one to the grand auction of international players for season two in Fort Aguda Beach Resort in Goa, Modi has been able to keep the interest alive by successfully marrying money with sports. This is a new kind of cricket, where players are auctioned and teams and players are owned by frnanchise owners. But this is also the cricket where players from U-19 get a chance to play with Sachin Tendulkar or Shane Warne. IPL: An Inside Story takes a look at almost all the aspects of IPL from who actually first thought of such a tournament to the process of choosing the franchise owners, and from the socio-economic impact of the IPL on Indian society to the politics of shifting the venue of season two to South Africa.

'You watch, drifting, surrounded by the thing. It's like living underwater.' Men in White describes the experience of living with cricket in a country consumed by the game. Mukul Kesavan is keen on cricket in a non-playing way. With a top score of 14 in neighbourhood cricket and a lively distaste for fast bowling, his credentials for writing about the game are founded on the assumption that distance brings perspective. The book recalls the 'Pandara Park' cricket of Kesavan's childhood, examines the current health of Test cricket, the problem of chucking, the growing influence of technology on the game and, as he puts it, the wickedness of the ICC. In-between, he profiles his cricketing heroes and denounces modern cricket's villains. First published in 2007, this updated edition includes a profile of M.S. Dhoni, 'India's first adult captain since Pataudi', a celebration of the freakishly talented Muttiah Muralitharan and a chronicle of the 'Symonds Affair' which revealed more about the racism of the Indian fan than we wanted to acknowledge. Written with a novelist's talent for making things vivid and a fan's unwinking commitment to his team, Men in White is an indispensable book for cricket lovers everywhere.