Writer; cricket & snooker lover; flaneur. Author of Ball of the Century, Echoing Greens, and Deep Pockets.
London, England
Joined July 2021
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Delighted today to get an advance copy of my new book, Ball of the Century: How One Delivery Changed Cricket.
If you’re interested in Ashes cricket, nineties Britain, leg spin bowling, or immortally transcendent cultural legends, this could be the book for you.
Out on 21st May!
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🏏 BALL OF THE CENTURY - BRENDAN COOPER
One delivery. One unforgettable moment. One ball that changed cricket forever.
Brendan Cooper explores Shane Warne's legendary delivery to Mike Gatting and the impact it had on Test cricket and the sport that followed.
Ball of the Century by Brendan Cooper is on the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2026 Longlist. 🏆📚
@BCooper147
#SBOTY #SportsBookOfTheYear #Cricket
Absolutely delighted to hear that Ball of the Century has been longlisted for the 2026 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Prize. @BookiePrize
📚 THE SBOTY 2026 LONGLIST IS HERE! 🏆
After reading through more than 100 entries, our reading panel has selected the books that make up the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2026 Longlist.
From football and cycling to running, F1, golf and beyond, these are the stories that have captured the world of sport in words.
Congratulations to all the authors and publishers who made the cut. 👏
And this is only the beginning…
Next stop: the shortlist.
@RachelBrookesTV I @runmarycain I @BCooper147 I @Richard_Fitz I @Andymcgra I @ultra_sophie I @_WilliamRalston I @AlanShipnuck I @squiresneil1 I @SirWiggo
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A lovely capture of Fred Trueman bowling for Yorkshire v Essex at Brentwood, June 14th 1951. In his first full season he took 90 wickets at 20.57. His progress was interrupted by two years national service before he returned full time in 1954
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#Podcast
@aohistoryeditor interviews @BCooper147
About his latest book.
megaphone.link/IMP8119188224
Read Ball of the Century
amzn.eu/d/09WOg1Yi
#cricket #historybooks #podcastandchill
Was an absolute pleasure to be interviewed about Ball of the Century by @AspectsHistory.
Do tune in to the podcast 🏏
#Podcast
@aohistoryeditor interviews @BCooper147
About his latest book.
megaphone.link/IMP8119188224
Read Ball of the Century
amzn.eu/d/09WOg1Yi
#cricket #historybooks #podcastandchill
One of the finest of all Victorian cricket paintings.
The woman over on the right - who seems strangely agitated, comforted by another - gives the painting a mysterious, unsettled feel.
Chang Bingyu is looming like an iceberg.
Scary snooker.
Chang Bingyu NAILS a stunning 147! 🤩
That's three maximum breaks in his career so far...
#ShenzhenOpen
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Thurston’s Hall
Leicester Square London
It was in this exact match room that the first ever world snooker championship match was held in November 1926 between Melbourne Inman and Tom Newman
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A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers. 🖤🏏
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A sad day for cricket with the loss of a genuine great. Garry Sobers toasts the crowd after West Indies' crushing innings and 226 runs win at Lord's on August 27th 1973. Sobers signed off his last Test in England with 150* and six catches, equalling the then Test record for a non-wicketkeeper (Patrick Eagar)
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One of England's all-time greatest captains, Ben Stokes, has decided to retire from international cricket at the end of this Test match.
Ben, you have been the most inspirational captain, leader and legend this team could have ever hoped for.
We love you so much and wish you all the best in your retirement ❤️
England will never be the same again.
Delighted to be interviewed by Adrian Chiles today on BBC Radio Five Live.
Anyone wishing to listen to me discussing Shane Warne, leg spin, and the Ball of the Century with Adrian can do so at the following link. From 1hr 41mins onwards.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002y1…
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No shame in being bowled out by the ball of the century 👑
Gatting meets the Gatting ball.
Watch the full episode 📺 bit.ly/TheGattingBall
Hugely looking forward to this chat with @timwig and @TimRideout1 next Weds.
Caythorpe Cricket Club, 24th June, 7pm!
@CaythorpeCc
Looking forward to chatting at @CaythorpeCc with
@TimRideout1 and @BCooper147 on June 24, the night before the Trent Bridge Test
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The anniversary of the Ball of the Century was just 3 days ago, unfortunately Brendan Cooper's book didn't arrive in @HomeOfCricket library in time but still grateful to have it, going on his previous book should be a great read! #cricket #cricketbooks
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There is a book, just released, that says exactly that!
I’ve just received my copy and look forward to reading it.
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