Fatty Batter
How cricket saved my life (then ruined it)
(Author) Michael SimkinsA fat boy with a passion for sweets and a loathing for games, the young Michael Simkins finds in cricket a sport where size doesn't necessarily matter and a full-blown obsession is born. Now in middle-age, he still harbours the somewhat deluded belief that the England middle-order might usefully benefit from his hard-earned skills. From impromptu Test series played with his dad in the family sweetshop through to his years running a team of dysfunctional inadequates, Fatty Batter is the bestselling and hilarious story of one man's life lived through cricket.
Michael Simkins
Michael Simkins is a British writer known for his novel "Detour de France," a humorous travelogue chronicling his cycling adventures across France. His witty and engaging writing style captures the essence of exploration and self-discovery. Simkins' work offers a unique blend of humor, adventure, and insightful reflections on life.