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ItsOnlyCricket.com is for everyone interested in this amazing sport. We launched the website in early 2021 and for now we are focusing on the basics of cricket, such as game rules and explanations. So if you are a newbie you will most definitely enjoy ItsOnlyCricket. Our resident writer, Matt Harris is not only an avid cricket fan but was also an active cricketer who has taken ECB recognised umpiring and scoring exams. We think this is quite a reason to follow us! Thank you for your visit and enjoy the content.
Rules of Cricket
Understand the famously intricate Laws of Cricket, all the rules and standards that make the sport both fair and challenging.
As a young player looking to learn the game of cricket, there are a number of starting points. Kwik Cricket is a fast and fun …
There are many ways of playing cricket in your garden or backyard, but gully cricket appears to be more established. Because of its rise in …
It’s arguably the most important fielding position in any cricket team, so let’s take a look at what a wicket keeper has to undertake during …
Bouncers can be an effective weapon for pace bowlers but there are laws in place to restrict their use. Let’s answer the question relating to …
It’s a strategic option for a batting side and it can be used in a number of circumstances. In this article I’m going to look …
What is a Slow Over Rate in Cricket?
A slow over rate occurs when a bowling side simply isn’t delivering their overs quickly enough. In test …
Test matches and first class cricket are the only forms of the game where a draw is possible but what constitutes a draw and why …
The concept of warm up matches has come into cricket in the last few years but what are these games and what rules apply to …
They are a fundamental part of the game of cricket and they can certainly help a batting team to boost their total. But what are …
I’ve certainly wondered about how they measure distance hitting in cricket. If you’re also in the dark, then please read on and I’ll look to …
As one of a number of pieces of technology aimed at helping the umpires, it’s time to take a look at the mechanics behind Hotspot.
What …
It’s become one of the most important pieces of technology in cricket but what, exactly, is Hawk-Eye and how does it work?
What is Hawk-Eye in …
Cricket Guide
We tested and reviewed the best cricket gear and accessories to help you how to choose the equipment you need.
You’ve heard of DLS and you’ve also heard of DRS, but what about VJD? I must admit, this term was new to me and I …
It’s the most popular system of its kind, but it’s also attracted its fair share of controversy over the years. It’s time to take a …
I’ve looked at some of the top global brands but now it’s time to focus on specific countries. Here are the best cricket bat companies …
We know that an effective warm up can be vital in terms of preventing injuries in any sport, but what are the exercises that we …
Players will be very lucky to escape an injury if they are involved with cricket for any length of time. For most of us, they …
A cricket bat grip is something that helps batsmen play their shots freely and provides a comfortable surrounding when they pick up and hold the …
A cricket bat is made from natural wood and there are lots of different components. In this article, I’m going to take a close look …
A wicket keeper is the only one from the fielding side to wear gloves on the field. His job is to collect the ball as …
Every street to every stadium in India is filled with cricket-loving and playing people. Cricket has grown over the years to become a dynamic high-energy …
If you are a beloved cricket fan and a keen observer, you must have noticed cricketers tapping their bats on the pitch in-between deliveries. One …
In cricket, players’ protection is very important. Cricket gloves are one such piece of protective gear that is used by the players while batting and …
It is no longer a mystery why various famous athletes use chewing gum during sports. Many studies have proven that chewing gum has benefits for …
Techniques
Find all the cricket skills and techniques broken into phases that are easy to follow. Improve your shots and deliveries with targeted drills and training.
It started out as a new innovation in the game of cricket, but the reverse sweep has now become more commonplace. Let’s take a look …
One of the many variations in a seam bowler’s armoury is the off cutter. In this article, we’re going to look at what it does …
Developing the leg cutter is a very useful skill for fast bowlers. In this round up, I’ll outline what the delivery can do and how …
It’s one of the most effective strokes in cricket and, when it’s played correctly, it’s also one of the most elegant. Let’s take a closer …
This is one delivery that bowlers will want to avoid. It’s important for all players to understand it so let’s take a moment to discuss …
It can be the most exciting and most effective method of spin bowling, but what is a leg break and how do you bowl it?
What …
It may seem like a minor point but the stance is incredibly important to a batter so let’s take a closer look at how it …
When you watch cricket on the television, you’ll often hear commentators talking about a good length ball but what, exactly, do they mean?
What is a …
Fast bowlers are always looking to innovate and to implement new deliveries. The wobble seam ball is one of the newest inventions but how does …
It’s part of the game that has died out but, from a historical point of view, it’s interesting to take a look at underarm bowling.
What …
Conventional spin still has its place in the modern game of cricket and in this round up I’m going to be taking a closer look …
These are important points for bowlers to consider so let’s take a look at around the wicket and over the wicket.
What is Over the Wicket?
Over …
Professional Cricket
Stats and records of the best international cricket players with a hint of cricket history.
As part of my round up of great cricket venues from around the world, it’s time to head to Sri Lanka. Here are some of …
They are a talented team which has traditionally included some brilliant individuals. But who has been the most successful captain of Pakistan over the years?
Who …
New Zealand’s international cricket team has improved considerably in the last 25 years. From being bottom of the ICC rankings, they have climbed the tables …
They are a relatively new entry into the list of test playing nations, but they’ve already made an impact on the international stage. Bangladesh play …
We’ve taken a look at players from each category, but now it’s time to consider the overall picture. Who are the best Pakistani cricketers of …
The country has produced some prolific batters who have scored heavily in all formats of the game. It’s time to take a look at the …
Cricketers at the top of their game, particularly those who are T20 specialists, can now earn a lot of money from the sport. Players from …
It’s the oldest form of the game and, while limited overs matches seem to be more popular, there will always be a place for first …
Coaches are coming heavily into focus now and they seem to often get the blame or the credit for their team’s results. As we continue …
There’s always a great atmosphere when you watch cricket from Pakistan. Of course, the supporters help to create that buzz, but the venues play their …
If one player in a family turns out to be a fine cricketer, shouldn’t that be the case for his or her siblings? It doesn’t …
It’s the score that every batter wants to avoid, no matter what level of cricket they play at. Some have accumulated more noughts than others …
Cricket Betting
Take your chances, but first familiarize yourself with the world of cricket betting.
Cricket is without a doubt one of India’s most popular sports. Given that the Indian Premier League is the most-watched cricket league in the world, …
Betting on cricket has always been popular but, now that the game is growing globally, how does the market size look in the present climate?
Globally
It …
As a sports mad country, many Canadians like to stake on their favourite events. Sports betting is legal across most of Canada, but it is …
Betting comes with its own language and it’s important that you understand the terminology before getting involved. In this guide, I’m going to explain the …
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. It started at the beginning of the 17th Century in the southeast of England. …
Apps can make our cricket betting journey much easier. If you ever bet on a mobile device then I would say that they are essential …
There is heavy regulation in terms of cricket betting in India but it is possible to find legal betting sites that are open to customers …
In all forms of sports betting, odds can be shown in three different ways. I’m going to explain those systems here and introduce you to …
Australia is fanatical about its cricket and there is wider interest in gambling too but what restrictions apply in this sports-mad country?
Interactive Gambling Act 2001 …
The UK is one of the biggest countries in terms of cricket betting and sports betting as a whole. There is a huge choice of …
Like all sports, cricket has its own dictionary when it comes to betting so let’s take a moment to consider some of the more common …
Australia isn’t a territory that every cricket betting site looks to get into but, just because a betting platform is available here, it doesn’t necessarily …
Cricket Fun
The world of cricket is wide and full of fun possibilities. Games, books and movies and all you didn’t know you wanted to know about your favorite cricketers…
There are many admirers of cricket all across the globe. For many cricket fans, it is more than simply a game; it is a kind …
It’s the birthplace of the Indian Premier League which is the biggest competition of its kind. The interest in cricket brings huge revenue into the …
With lucrative domestic T20 leagues in reach, together with high paying national contracts, players can make a very good living from cricket in the modern …
It’s a powerful social media tool but which cricketers have harnessed Instagram the best? Here is a round up of the players with the most …
When there’s no live cricket on the television, we can enjoy our favourite game via other sources. There are some top cricketing YouTube channels out …
If you’re taking some time out and are lucky enough to travel around the world as a cricket tourist, here are some of the best …
I’ve got a whole host of cricket books in my library and I’d like to use this article to tell you about some of my …
It can be a very trying task to choose a gift for your near and dear ones, especially when you really want it to be …
Documentaries look at the serious side to news events and there are some brilliant programmes covering cricket. Here are the best of them.
20 Cricket Documentaries …
Esports gaming has always been on the watch out for ever since its massive strides in the 21st century due to the technological advancements in …
When you’re not able to play cricket and there are no matches on TV, why not look up some of my favourite movies or serials …
Digital gaming has been the root cause for sports to make its base in the Esports market and ever since their arrival, it has been …
