In this guide we will look at the importance of a maiden century in cricket. This is the first time in a batsman’s career that they will score a hundred runs or more and it’s important for a number of reasons. Maiden Centuries can occur in all forms of the game and this major landmark …
When anyone purchases a new cricket bat, there is a desire to get out onto the field and use it as soon as possible. It is, however, important to understand that knocking in a cricket bat ensures that the bat is fully prepared before it connects with the ball in order to avoid damage. Your …
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Let’s explore the various techniques bowlers use to surprise the batsman. A cricket team looks to go into a match with a balanced bowling attack consisting of different types of bowlers. In general, those bowlers can be split into two very basic categories – fast and slow. In the following guide, I will explain how …
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Official limited overs cricket matches were introduced in England in the 1960s. The international game followed suit in 1971 and the various formats are arguably the most popular within the sport. In Short So what are the main differences between test cricket and limited overs cricket? Test cricket follows the laws of the first class …
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Fielding positions are an essential part of any cricket match and, if the captain places his or her players in the correct places, it can be key to the final outcome. Cricket is a sport with unique terminology and many of the fielding positions come with their own idiosyncratic language. In this guide we will …
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The basic aim in all forms of cricket is to score more runs than the opposition. Taking wickets will help to keep the total down but teams need runs in order to win any match, either in test cricket or either of the established limited overs formats. But how does cricket scoring work? This guide …
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A cricket field can be split into two halves either side of the wicket. These hemispheres are known as the offside and the legside and they are defined according to the position of the batsman. It’s important to understand where the two sections are during the match for a number of reasons. They are particularly …
Cricket teams field a varied bowling attack that features a mix of fast and slow bowlers. The fast bowlers in the side can generally be put into three categories – pace, seam and swing. These are techniques used to help the bowlers gain an advantage over the batting side. Seam and swing bowling cause the …
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Before any game of cricket is played, the fielding side are given a brand new ball. Over the course of the match, the condition of that ball will deteriorate and, eventually, it would need to be replaced. Additional new balls are, therefore, part of the sport. In limited overs matches, bowlers are not set to …
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Clearly, no game of cricket can take place without a ball and this is an essential piece of equipment. The cricket ball carries an intricate design and, with its seam in place around the circumference, it isn’t entirely spherical. Balls can behave differently depending on the manufacturer and they now come in different colours depending …
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