Thomas Blow Books

Kings in Waiting is the comprehensive account of Somerset's quest to win the Championship during the last decade, one which saw them finish runners-up five times. It charts a rise from obscurity under Justin Langer's leadership, how they created two fiercely competitive teams and also examines why they have consistently failed to win trophies.

Yorkshire, cricket's most successful county cricket team, had just won a record 29th outright County Championship title but the golden era came quickly to a halt. Their decision to only employ Yorkshire-born cricketers saw them struggle to compete - until the arrival of Sachin Tendulkar in 1992 changed everything.