At the start of 2023, a brand new T20 domestic competition hit the schedules. Here’s all you need to know about the SA20 league. History of SA20 Like all countries, South Africa have been playing T20 cricket since the mid-2000s but, for various reasons, they had been unable to set up a long-running, established domestic …
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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 closer look at the Duckworth Lewis Method. What is DLS Method in Cricket? The Duckworth Lewis Method is a system used to determine targets and results in cricket matches which …
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It’s time to take a look at some cricketers whose reputations may have been higher than their ability. Who are the most overrated players in the history of the game? Who is the Most Overrated Cricketer? There will obviously be a huge amount of debate over this question. Umar Akmal is at the top of …
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An economical spell of bowling can turn any game of limited overs cricket. With that in mind, here are the best bowling figures in the IPL. Best 10 Bowling Figures in IPL History Who has the Best Bowling Figures in IPL? Alzarri Joseph The current record for the best bowling figures in IPL history is …
The country produces some exceptional cricket grounds in spectacular surroundings and it’s now time to look at cricket stadiums in South Africa. How Many International Cricket Stadiums are in South Africa? A total of 16 cricket grounds have hosted the sport at international level in South Africa. Not all of those stadiums will be in …
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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 in India. Top Indian Cricket Bat Manufacturers Sareen Sports Industries (SS) This list is not in an order from best downwards, but the Sareen Sports Industries brand is probably the …
T20 cricket is really all about the batters, but a productive spell of bowling can always swing the game. Here are the best bowling figures in T20 international cricket. Who has the Best Bowling Figures in T20s? The best bowling figures in T20 international cricket are 6/5 which were delivered by Nigeria’s Peter Aho. Playing …
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I’ve previously taken a look at some of the tallest players in the game, and now it’s time to consider the other end of the height scale. Here are the shortest cricketers of all time. Who is the Shortest Cricketer in the World? The shortest cricketer of all time was Kruger Van Wyk. Born in …
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Baap is an interesting term which literally translates into English as ‘father’. It’s used in a number of cricketing contexts and, in this article, I’m going to look at the team who is considered to be the Baap of the IPL. Why are Mumbai Indians called the Baap of the IPL? Mumbai Indians are known …
Certain teams have dominated international limited overs cricket since it was first played in 1971, but who holds the record for the most consecutive wins in ODIs? Which Team Holds the Record of Most Consecutive Wins in ODIs? The team with the most consecutive wins in the history of One Day Internationals is Australia. Between …
The CSA One Day Cup is the premier 50-over competition in South Africa. In this article I’m going to be taking a closer look at its history and that of the teams involved. History of CSA One-Day Cup The first edition of the CSA One Day Cup took place in South Africa’s 1981/82 season when …
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They are a competitive test playing nation who have produced some of the best players in the game. But who are the best South African cricketers of all time? Who is the Best Cricketer from South Africa of All Time? The majority opinion suggests that Jacques Kallis is the best South African cricketer of all …
Like all sports, cricket has those games that have a little more edge than most. Here is a look at the biggest rivalries in cricket. Which is the Biggest Rivalry in Cricket? While there is plenty of debate, the majority would probably say that the biggest rivalry in cricket is between India and Pakistan. The …
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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 look at the cover drive. What is the Cover Drive in Cricket? The cover drive is an attacking shot which is intended to hit the ball on the off side. …
At times, the state of a game means that batters have to score more slowly than usual. On other occasions, those batters are simply more pedestrian than others. Here is a list of lowest strike rates in test innings with a minimum of 150 balls faced. Who has the Lowest Strike Rate in Test Cricket? …
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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 game in this country, but who are the richest cricketers in India? Who is the Richest Cricketer in India? The figures show that Sachin Tendulkar is the richest cricketer in …
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It’s frequently said that the Big Bash League in Australia is second to the IPL in terms of prestige. Do the salaries in the BBL back up that theory? Who is the Highest Paid BBL Player? The highest paid player in the history of the BBL is D’Arcy Short. At one point, the player was …
Height can be an advantage in many sports and that can certainly be the case in cricket. Here are some of the tallest players of all time. Who is the Tallest Cricketer of All Time? The tallest cricketer of all time is the Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan. The left armer measures in at 216 …
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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The biggest T20 league in the world has been dominated by specific teams at certain points in its history. Here are the longest winning streaks in the IPL. Which Team has the Highest Winning Streak in the IPL? The team with the most consecutive wins in the history of the IPL are the Kolkata Knight …
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It’s time to take a look at the batters who have gone seriously big in One Day Internationals. A double century in this format is a rare feat, but one player has done it on multiple occasions. Who has the most Double Centuries in ODIs? The player with the most centuries in ODIs is India’s …
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 the overpitched delivery. What is an Overpitched Delivery? An overpitched delivery will usually pitch close to the batter’s feet. It’s pitched far up the wicket and will generally reach that …
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They are the men behind the players, but they don’t always get the recognition they deserve. In an attempt to address that, I’m listing some of the best cricket coaches in the history of the sport. Who is the Best Cricket Coach in the World? All lists of this kind are open to debate, but …
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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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 is Leg Break Bowling? A leg break is a delivery in cricket. When sent down by a right handed bowler, the ball should turn from the leg side to …
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I’ve already talked about the value of a dot ball, but which bowlers deliver those dots with greater regularity? Here are the players with the most dot balls in the Indian Premier League. Who has Bowled the Most Dot Balls in IPL History? The statistics show that Bhuvneshwar Kumar has bowled the most dot balls …
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I’ve already discussed the role of a finisher in One Day cricket. Their job is to come in at some point in the middle overs and to ‘finish’ the job at the death. So who are the best finishers in IPL history? Who is the Best Finisher in the IPL? There may be some small …
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Dot balls are vital to a bowler and the fielding side in limited overs cricket, but what do they mean? What is a Dot Ball in Cricket? A dot ball is a delivery which doesn’t concede any runs. If the batting team cannot score from the bat or via any form of extras, the delivery …
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Cricket is full of different terminology and you’ll occasionally hear commentators talking about the ‘nervous nineties.’ Here’s what they mean. What are the Nervous Nineties in Cricket? Whenever a batter’s score reaches 90 or more it can be said that they are in the ‘nervous nineties.’ In cricket, a century is seen as a significant …
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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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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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 heavily regulated, so here is a guide on how you can bet on cricket here. Best Overall Cricket Betting Site in Canada SIA – Sports Interaction Also known as Sports …
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The Indian national cricket team caused a sensation when they won the 1983 ODI World Cup, beating the mighty West Indies in the final. Since then they’ve gone on to become a major force in the game, and here is a list of the best Indian bowling figures in this format. Best Bowling Figures by …
We’ve looked at some figures that are specific to countries, but what about an overall list? Here are the best bowling figures in One Day Internationals. Who has the Best Bowling Figures in ODIs? The current record for best figures in a One Day International is held by Chaminda Vaas. Playing for Sri Lanka against …
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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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I’ve looked at nicknames in the past, but for someone to be called the Father of Cricket is a serious honour. Let’s look at the man who enjoys this accolade. Who is Known as the Father of Cricket? While there may be some minor disagreement on the subject, the man most widely known as the …
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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 popularity, I thought it was time to take a closer look. What is Gully Cricket? Gully cricket is an unofficial form of the game that is played in many parts …
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 should be doing? Here is a list of the key workouts you need before stepping out onto a cricket field. Building Up These are the building blocks of a good …
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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 are part and parcel of the game, so let’s now take a look at the more common types of cricket injury. Most Common Injuries in Cricket Upper Limb Injuries Cricketers …
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500 wickets is an exceptional landmark for any bowler in test cricket. Very few have made it to this level but who has been the quickest? Here is your round up. Who Took the Fastest 500 Wickets in Tests? The man who reached 500 test wickets in the shortest time was Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan. …
It’s one of the lesser known limited overs tournaments but the Vincy Premier League is building in popularity. Let’s take some time to look at the history of this competition and the teams involved. What is the Vincy Premier League? The Vincy Premier League is a T10 tournament that takes place in St Vincent and …
Conventional off spin can still be a useful weapon, even in modern day cricket. Here are some of the best exponents of this art, across cricket history. Best Off Spinners of All Time Erapalli Prasanna There was a time when India relied more on their spin bowlers than anyone else. The seamers would appear for …
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After years of dominance by Australia and England, India are now the emerging force in women’s cricket. The team will be challenging for World Cups from this point onwards, so let’s take a moment to look at the country’s best female players. Who is the Best Woman Cricket Player in India? In most people’s opinion, …
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 should work. How to Take a Batting Stance in Cricket? A batting stance is the position where a batter stands when they receive the ball. They will be standing sideways, …
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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 a match. What is the Role of the Wicket-Keeper? A wicket keeper stands directly behind the stumps at the batter’s end. Their main role is to stop the ball after …
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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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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 work? What is a Wobble Seam Delivery? A wobble seam ball is delivered by a seam bowler. The seam is upright when the ball is released but, as opposed …
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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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Money makes the world go round in all sports and cricket is no exception. But which are the richest cricket boards in the game today? Here is a list. Which is the Richest Cricket Board in the World? The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest cricket board in the game. …
These players have lit up the game in the previous 12 months and will go into the New Year as the top ranked batsmen so let’s take a look at who will be relied upon to score heavily in international cricket history as of 2022. 10 Best Current Batsmen of in all Formats 1. Marnus …
