The 62nd edition of the PLAYFAIR CRICKET ANNUAL reviews, for the very first time, the Indian Premier League, as well as England's 2008 series against New Zealand and South Africa and their winter tours to India and the West Indies. The book is packed with all the essential information required to follow events on the cricket field, with unrivalled up-to-the-minute statistical detail on all first-class players registered in the UK at the time of press and fixture lists for the coming season. It also features highlights of the 2008 summer and previews the Ashes Tests against Australia, plus full Test match, first-class and limited-overs international records.