The Rites of Summer. 'Cricket Dreaming' takes a look at what, how and why cricket is what it is to Australians, from within and from without. From statistics to incredible moments of individual performance, from memories to memorabilia, from the players to the commentators, from the Ashes to the World Series to the local league, and not forgetting the bat or the ball (or the pitch itself) 'Cricket Dreaming' entertains, informs, and encourages the reader to consider for themselves the Australian relationship with the greatest of games.