The new cricket season is almost upon us, and Cricket Australia Season Guide 2008-09 is the perfect accompaniment for the year ahead. What better way to preview the new season than with the thoughts of the Australian captain? Ricky Ponting gives his take on the upcoming summer, and looks ahead to next year's Ashes series in England. We also hear from other Australian stars on the rise of Twenty20 cricket and plenty more, and review the year just gone. Plus there will be a full preview of the interstate competition, highlighted by the return of the Sheffield Shield. Cricket Australia Season Guide 2008-09 has indepth profiles of all Australian contracted players, and profiles of this summer's two touring teams - New Zealand and South Africa. There is comprehensive coverage of every interstate team and player - both men and women - and we look forward to the women's World Cup. Stats lovers will be able to feast on a comprehensive list of statistics - both international and interstate: batting averages, leading wicket-takers in an innings, most catches by a fieldsman, the lot. With all this, and a full fixture, playing hours, ticket prices and venue information, Cricket Australia Season Guide 2008-09 is the must-have book for the new season