iDon'ts for Husbandsi and iDon'ts for Wivesi were republished by A&C Black in 2007 and have sold more than one million copies to date.i iThe advice contained in iDon'ts for Cricketers iwas originally printed in 1888 and 1906 and contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining, timeless and amusing advice for cricketers of all abilities. The advice, ranging from technique and equipment to etiquette on the field, provides an entertaining snapshot of life in early twentieth-century Britain. brbr On batting mentality:brbr 'Don't be in two minds about how you are going to play the ball, for that way madness lies.'brbr On batting technique:brbr 'Don't fail to keep the ball down in driving, for you run great risk of being caught. Of course, the "high drive" is an extrely pretty stroke.'brbr On bowling mentality: brbr 'Don't be sulky or sad if your bowling is punished or your captain takes you off bowling when you want to continue.'brbr On bowling technique:brbr 'Don't bend your elbow; it is not pleasant to be called for "throwing" when you are bowling in a match.'brbr On fielding:brbr 'Don't forget the old story of the famous cricketer who scored 125 for the Gentlen of England, but dropped so many catches that at the end of the day he was adjudged to owe his side 95 runs!'brbr On the essence of the game:brbr 'Don't forget the motto of that famous old cricket club, I Zingari: "Keep your promise, keep your tper, keep your wicket up."'