Matt Harris

Top 10 Richest Cricketers – Who is the Richest Cricketer in the World?

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 day. But who are the richest cricketers in the world? Who is the Richest Cricketer in the World? Former Australian international Adam Gilchrist is the richest cricketer in the world. …

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Australian Cricketers’ Salary – List of the Highest Salaries

I’ve started to look at salaries for various players and for specific competitions. In this round up, I’ll outline the income of some top Australian cricketers. Who is the Highest Paid Australian Cricketer? Pat Cummins is currently the highest paid Australian cricketer. The team’s skipper is paid a salary of $2 million per calendar year. …

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Fans of IPL Teams – Which IPL Teams have the Most Fans?

All IPL teams seem to enjoy huge support from their fanbase. Grounds are consistently full, but which of those franchises have the most fans? Which IPL Team has the Most Fans? Using statistics from social media platforms, Chennai Super Kings have the most fans. Across the three main platforms, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, CSK have …

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Slowest Innings in Test Cricket – Top 10 in the Cricket History

In test match cricket, it’s not always about how quickly you can score runs. On occasions, the state of the game requires batters to protect their wicket and occupy time. With that in mind, here are the 10 slowest innings in test match history. Top 10 Slowest Innings in Test Cricket Geoff Allott (New Zealand) …

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Most Stumpings in Test – List of Wicket Keepers with the Most Stumpings

It’s time to focus on the wicket keepers – those who have turned matches with a brilliant bit of glovework behind the stumps. Here is a list of keepers with the most stumpings in tests. Which Wicket Keeper has the most Stumpings in Tests? The player with the most stumpings in test cricket is W.A.S. …

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Important International Cricket Tournaments – ICC WC, Ashes and More

Cricket is played all year round and there are competitions taking place right through the calendar. As with all sports, some of these events are more important than others, and here is a guide to the most important cricket tournaments. Which is the Oldest International Tournament? The oldest international cricket tournament in the world is …

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What is Handicap Betting in Cricket? – Betting Sites for Handicap Betting

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 meaning behind cricket handicap betting. What is Handicap Betting in Cricket? The dictionary definition of ‘handicapping’ is to give someone a disadvantage. In sports betting, this usually means that we …

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World’s Best Fielders in Cricket History – Top 15 Fielders Listed

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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The Women’s National Cricket League – WNCL History, Format and Teams

Women’s cricket is a growth sport with lots of new competitions springing up, but the WNCL is one of the oldest domestic tournaments on the circuit. Format of the WNCL The WNCL is a 50-over competition which adheres to the laws of that format. It therefore includes powerplays, together with fielding and bowling restrictions. Like …

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World’s Smallest Cricket Stadiums by Boundary and by Capacity

A more intimate cricket ground can still provide a great atmosphere for the game and here are some of the smallest stadiums from around the world. Top 5 Smallest Cricket Stadium by Boundary Which is the Smallest International Cricket Stadium by Boundary? Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, is the smallest ground in regards to …

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Cricket Player Ranking – How to Calculate Player Ranking in Cricket?

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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Lanka Premier League – Format, Teams and Highest paid Players in the LPL

It’s Sri Lanka’s top T20 cricket tournament and now it’s time to take a closer look at the Lanka Premier League. Tournament Format The Lanka Premier League is played on a Double Round Robin format. This means that the five teams involved will play each other twice during an initial group phase. At the end …

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Batting Average in Cricket – How to Calculate Batting Average?

This is the most important statistic for any batter so let’s look at batting average, what it means and how it is calculated. What is Batting Average in Cricket? A batting average is a simple statistic that shows how many runs a batsman scores prior to each dismissal. It uses calculations over their entire career …

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