Matt Harris

This time, I’m talking about individual players. We know that ‘Baap’ means father, but which player is the Baap of the IPL? Who is the Baap of the IPL? The overall Baap of the IPL is MS Dhoni. According to most Indian cricket followers, Dhoni is the player most deserving of this award. He’s been …

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Cricketers at the top of their game, particularly those who are T20 specialists, can now earn a lot of money from the sport. Even though they are unable to feature in the Indian Premier League, players from Pakistan are no exception and here are the richest cricketers from within the country. Who is the Richest …

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The Big Bash League in Australia likes to do things a little differently and that is reflected in a rather complex set of BBL finals format which follows the regular season. How do the BBL Finals Work? The finals follows the regular season where each team plays each other  on a home and away basis. …

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History credits England with having invented cricket so it’s natural that we should expect some of the oldest cricket grounds to be located here. This is my round up of the best of those stadiums. How Many Cricket Stadiums are there in England? As of there are 11 stadiums in England which host senior men’s …

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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 part too. Here is a round up of cricket stadiums in Pakistan. How Many International Cricket Stadiums are there in Pakistan? At present, there are around 17 cricket stadiums in …

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This might just be the hardest category of international fast bowlers to pick. The West Indies have given us a production line of brilliant pacemen since the 1960s, but I will have a go at naming the best of them. Top 12 Greatest Pace Bowlers of West Indies Malcolm Marshall This list isn’t necessarily in …

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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 their cricket at some impressive venues and there’s always a lively atmosphere, whether it’s for an international match or a game in the domestic T20 tournament. Let’s take a look …

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It’s a tough job being a cricket umpire with lots of travelling and the pressure to keep making the right decisions on the pitch. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how much the officials get paid, and consider if they are worth their salaries. Elite International Cricket Umpire Salary – Top 10 …

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We often read news relating to updated player rankings. Everyone likes to know who the best cricketers are, but what is the ranking system and how does it work? What is the ICC Ranking System? The International Cricket Council, (ICC), produces a ranking system for both teams and players. It is a method designed to …

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The points system plays a vital role in determining the overall winners of Australia’s Sheffield Shield so let’s now take a closer look at how it works. Sheffield Shield Points System How Does it Work? The six teams in the Sheffield Shield each play ten games during the regular season. The points system works to …

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As the sport of cricket has evolved, organisers have continually introduced new formats in order to attract a new audience. Traditionally, test and first class cricket had been the only form of the game but, in more recent years, one day formats have been implemented in order to produce more attacking batting and a feast …

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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 in a single innings, and it’s important for a number of reasons. Maiden Centuries can occur in all forms of the game …

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Plant based diets are becoming more commonplace around the world and that’s also true in the case of professional sportspeople. Here is a list of vegetarian and vegan cricketers. Top Vegetarian Cricketers Virat Kohli Former Indian captain and world class batter Virat Kohli starts us off. His story is an interesting one and he suggests …

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A previous article talks about the significance of centuries in cricket but here I’m going to talk about Daddy Hundreds. I can’t say for certain that this is an official phrase but it’s more commonly used in modern day cricket. So what, exactly, is a daddy hundred and who are the players who bring them …

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When I was growing up watching cricket in the 1970s, Australia had some of the best fast bowlers of that era and they still field effective pacemen in the modern day. Here are some of the best. Best Australian Fast Bowlers 1. Glenn McGrath Glenn McGrath may not be the fastest Australian bowler on this …

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Playing conditions in New Zealand are far more conducive to seam and swing as opposed to spin. That’s partly why the country has produced some of the greatest quick bowlers in the game and here is a list of the best. Who is the Best Bowler in New Zealand? Few, if any cricket fans, would …

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I’ve already discussed the art of swing bowling at length and how it can be used as an effective weapon. Now it’s time to take a closer look at some of the best exponents of swing bowling that the game has ever seen. Here are the 12 best swing bowlers of all time (strictly subjective). …

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By definition, an all-rounder should be the most valuable player in any cricket team. They can change the course of a match with either bat or ball, and here are ten of the best all round cricketers to have played for New Zealand. Top 10 All-Rounders that New Zealand Cricket has Produced Sir Richard Hadlee …

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They may be underrated but fielders can sometimes be the most important members of the team. Taking catches, saving runs and effecting run outs could make the difference between winning and losing. Here are some of the best fielders of all time. Top 15 Best Fielders of All Time Jonty Rhodes When we talk about …

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England’s opening batsmen have been under the spotlight in recent years but who are the best openers in the history of the English game? Best England Openers in Cricket History 1. Herbert Sutcliffe Along with Jack Hobbs, Herbert Sutcliffe formed what many believe was England’s best opening partnership of all time. After making his debut …

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Part of the purpose of this website is to bust some cricketing jargon. This time, the term ‘spell’ is under the spotlight, but what does it mean? What is a Spell in Cricket? A spell is a term used to describe an unbroken set of overs bowled by a bowler. When they finish their set …

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Spin bowling was in danger of dying out in the 1980s when pacemen started to dominate but thankfully it’s made a huge comeback so let’s now take a look at the best spin bowlers of all time. Best Spinners of All Time So just why did spin bowling make that comeback? I think that something …

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Australia is a country that contains some of the most spectacular cricket stadiums in the world and I’m now going to take a closer look at the best of those grounds. How Many Cricket Stadiums Are There in Australia? In total, 12 stadiums have hosted test cricket matches in Australia. In general, only six of …

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One Day International Cricket is a fast paced version of the game but some batters don’t always stick to the script. Here are some of the slowest centuries in the history of ODIs. Who Scored the Slowest Century in ODI History? The man with the record for the slowest hundred in the history of ODI …

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He’s known as the run machine and is one of the most prolific run scorers in the history of the sport. But how many double centuries has Virat Kohli scored? How Many Double Centuries does Virat Kohli have? In test match cricket, Virat Kohli has scored seven double centuries to date. The first of these …

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