In most team sports, players wear shorts so why doesn’t this happen in cricket? It’s an interesting question and one that you may not have considered before so here are some answers. Why are Shorts not Allowed in Cricket? Interestingly, the law on clothing doesn’t specifically ban shorts. However, it does refer to ‘trousers’ at …
It’s one of the best weapons in a fast bowler’s armoury and it can dismiss or unsettle a batsman but just how do you bowl a bouncer? What is a Bouncer in Cricket? A bouncer is a short pitched delivery in cricket which is sent down by a fast bowler. It will tend to hit …
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It was one of cricket’s most notorious match fixing scandals but how much do we know about the Hansie Cronje affair? What Happened – in a Nutshell Most cricket fans will be aware of the game in which Hansie Cronje’s actions came to a head. When South Africa hosted England at Centurion in 2000, a …
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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 Worth Watching 1. The Man Who Bought Cricket (2022) One of the newest releases on this list, The Man Who Bought Cricket tells the extraordinary story of Allen Stanford. …
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 that cover the best sport in the world? Best Cricket Movies and TV Series 1. Playing Away (1987) Playing Away is a comedy based on the premise of two different …
I’ve already looked at great batsmen from individual countries but now it’s time to consider the overall list and ask who is the best of them all? Who is the Best Batsman of All Time? Most cricket followers will say that Don Bradman is the best batsman of all time and I would agree with …
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We all like to read up on our favourite game and there are many cricket magazines available right across the world. Here are some of the best. Best Cricket Magazines You Should Subscribe To The Cricketer The Cricketer was the first cricket magazine I remember reading and I still subscribe to it today. It is …
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New technology plays an important role in modern day cricket and I’m going to discuss the role of snicko in today’s game. What is Snicko in Cricket? Snicko is short for snickometer and its job is to help out with the Decision Review System. The technology currently in place detects whether or not the ball …
As a bowler, you need to appeal to the umpire at times in order for them to make a decision so let’s look at ‘howzat’ and the appeal process. What Does Howzat Mean in Cricket? Howzat is an abbreviated version of ‘how’s that’. The bowler, wicket keeper and any member of the fielding side who …
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I’ve already covered cricket’s most prolific batsmen and now it’s time to take a look at the bowlers and to see who has taken the most wickets in test cricket. 10 Bowlers with the Most Wickets in their Test Career 1. Muthiah Muralidaran (Sri Lanka) At the very top of the list is Sri Lanka’s …
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Test cricket is the pinnacle of the sport and those who have played more games than most are among the most valuable players in the game. Here are the most capped men in test history. Most Capped Test Players in Cricket 1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) Number of caps: 200 He’s widely considered to be the …
The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League promises to be the biggest yet but what is the Mega Auction that has been seen for the first time this year? What is the IPL Mega Auction? The 15th edition of the IPL saw the addition of two extra teams. We now have ten franchise sides …
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I grew up watching some of the players on this list while others continue to endure through the history of the game but who are the best England cricketers of all time? Best England Cricketers of All Time 1. Jack Hobbs Much of these results are based on ICC rankings which can be backdated to …
It’s England’s major domestic T20 competition and it’s now time to look at the teams who have won every edition of the T20 Blast since its inception. Which Team has Won the T20 Blast the Most Times? Using results up to and including the 2021 final, Leicestershire Foxes are the most successful team in the …
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It’s English cricket’s most important T20 competition but how much do we know about the teams that take part in the T20 Blast? How Many Teams are in the T20 Blast? All 18 English county sides play in the T20 Blast. Some will add suffixes to their regular first class name while others will identify …
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With the competition now expanded to ten teams, the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League promises to be the biggest and the best but when does it start and how can you watch the action? When is the IPL Starting in 2022? It’s been decided that the first game of IPL 2022 will take …
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50 Best Cricketer Nicknames with a Story Behind it Nicknames: At any level of cricket we’ll have probably earned at least one of these but which are the best nicknames on the professional circuit? English Cricketers’ Nicknames 1. Phil Tufnel: Cat There were a number of theories circulating about this nickname. Some suggest that it’s …
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The cricket bag is one of the most important accessories that you will need as an amateur or professional cricket player. But how big of a cricket bag will you need? And what size of bags are there? In this article, we will try to provide insight into different kinds of cricket kits bags and …
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 the cricket betting odds converter which will do all of the hard work for you. What is a Cricket Betting Odds Converter? A betting odds converter will take any of …
In this article I’m going to look at the use of Net Run Rate (NRR) and how it is calculated in order to determine winners and losers in cricket. What is NRR in Cricket? NRR stands for Net Run Rate which is a calculation devised from two separate areas. NRR takes into account the average …
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Singing isn’t necessarily associated with cricket: Many feel that it’s more a football type of thing but there have been some classics and here are ten of the best. Best England Cricket Songs 10. Convict Colony A number of the songs on this list have gained notoriety thanks to England’s Barmy Army – the group …
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They are renowned for producing some of the best spin bowlers in the game so let’s now take a look at the cream of India’s slow men. Best Indian Spin Bowlers 1. Anil Kumble In terms of his statistics and volume of wickets, Anil Kumble is the greatest spinner that Indian cricket has ever known. …
I’ve previously looked at the two main areas of slow bowling – off spin and leg spin. In this review, it’s time to delve a little deeper and discuss variations plus specific types of delivery such as the Googly, Flipper, Carrom Ball and so on. Introduction to the Types of Spin Bowling I’ll kick this …
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A double century is a mighty achievement at any level of the game so let’s now look at the players who have been most prolific on cricket’s highest stage. Players with the Most Double Hundreds in Test Cricket Previously, we discussed what is a century and who has the most centuries in the world. Now …
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In this article I’m going to talk about one of the most extraordinary feats in cricket as we look at the small group of players who have taken ten wickets in a test innings. Bowlers to Take 10 Wickets in a Test Innings The fact that only three men have taken ten wickets in an …
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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 – IGA This is the current piece of legislation which covers gambling laws in Australia. The year 2001 is significant because this is a time when online digital platforms …
As part of my journey around the world to look at cricket competitions it’s time to head to New Zealand and assess the Plunket Shield. What is the Plunket Shield? The Plunket Shield is New Zealand’s premier first class cricket tournament. It is also one of the oldest sporting competitions in the country and it …
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Traditionally, there are two types of spin bowling – leg spin and off spin – and in this article I’m going to look at the key differences between them. Leg Spin vs Off Spin Bowling The difference between leg spin and off spin bowling is the direction of the delivery. A right arm leg spin …
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Cricket teams around the globe are always looking for the best shirts for the coming season, but which are the best on the market? Best Cricket Whites and Team Shirts 1. Slazenger Men’s Three-Quarter Cricket Polo Shirt This is a comfortable shirt to wear both in training and in a match situation. All Slazenger shirts …
Cricket stumps are a worldwide image associated with cricket and they are available in a range of materials, colours and styles. In the following roundup we’ll take a look at some of the popular cricket stumps available on the market to see: Are they any good? Cricket Stump Review Roundup FORTRESS Wooden ICC Regulation Cricket …
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If you watch cricket on the television or follow headline news then you may have come across the terms ‘capped’ and ‘uncapped’ but what do they actually mean? What Does Capped Player Mean in Cricket? Caps are awarded in recognition of certain achievements in cricket. At international level, a cap is ceremoniously handed to a …
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I like to think that many of the grounds I’ve played on in England are some of the most distinctive but that’s not really the case when compared to some of the wonderful venues on this list. 10 Unusual or Surprising Cricket Venues in the World 1. Kapiolani Park Cricket Ground in Hawaii, USA The …
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The pace of limited overs cricket has picked up so much in recent years that we now see huge scores in ODI cricket. Here, then, are the highest individual scores in the history of One Day Internationals. 10 Highest Individual Score in ODI Cricket 1. Rohit Sharma (264) It’s an incredible achievement to reach a …
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The accolade that comes with scoring most test runs in a calendar year was brought into focus by Joe Root’s stunning performances in 2021 so let’s now look beyond that and consider the records from previous years. Most Test Runs in a Calendar Year Going back beyond the last ten years and into bygone eras …
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Not only is the Sheffield Shield the oldest first class competition in Australia, it’s also one of the most historic tournaments in world cricket so let’s take a closer look at how it works. What is the Sheffield Shield? The Sheffield Shield is the major competition for first class cricket sides in Australia. It was …
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The T20 World Cup is now an established tournament on the cricketing calendar but let’s take a look back at the very first edition in 2007. 2007 ICC World T20: The First T20 World Cup Who Won the First T20 World Cup? Twelve teams took part in the very first T20 World Cup which was …
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You may have seen players with arm sleeves under their shirt but why do cricketers wear arm sleeves? Those sleeves serve more purposes than you may think. 5 Best Arm Sleeves for Cricket 1. Adidas Unisex Compression Arm Sleeves Adidas are a respected name in the sports industry and we’ve already seen their products in …
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They are among the most valuable men in any cricket team but what is a finisher and who are the best in cricket history? Who is the Best Finisher in the World? England’s Jos Buttler is regarded by many as the best finisher in world cricket history. In T20 games, he tends to open the …
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The Indian Premier League sees batsmen trying to score from every ball. That can lead to more wickets for the bowlers but does that mean that we’ve seen more hat tricks than in other competitions? Who Took the First Hat Trick in the IPL? The man who holds the honour of taking the first ever …
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It’s a feat that sees bowlers enter the history books but what is a hat trick and which have been the most memorable instances in the game of cricket? What is a Hat Trick in Cricket? A hat trick is defined by a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive deliveries. Those deliveries can be …
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Protecting yourself against the sun’s potentially harmful rays is important whenever you’re outside. When playing cricket, your skin is could be exposed for several hours at a time so it’s vital that we understand the benefits of sunscreen and how to apply it. What is the White Cream on a Cricketer’s Face? When you watch …
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While I’ve already talked about the difference between a pitch and the outfield, it’s now time to discuss the markings on the playing area. These are essential to the laws of the game but what do they all mean? What are the Pitch Markings in Cricket? When we talk about pitch markings we’re referring to …
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The Man of the Match award is a prestigious honour as it confirms who has been the most influential player but who has claimed the most medals in ODIs? Player of the Match Awards A player of the match award is given by an independent panel of adjudicators at the end of a game. The …
Is there anything more exciting in cricket than a tied test? Two teams who cannot be separated after four innings makes for compelling viewing and here is a round up of all the tied tests to date. How Many Tied Test Matches Have Occurred in Cricket? At the time of writing at the very end …
The statistics don’t lie and the following list shows those umpires who have made the most wrong decisions in cricket matches up to 2022. 10 Most Controversial Umpires in Cricket 1. Steve Bucknor A genial and laid back figure, Steve Bucknor wasn’t unpopular with players but the numbers show that he was the worst umpire …
It was probably the ugliest piece of equipment in the history of cricket and thankfully it seems to have gone out of the game but just what is a mongoose bat and what other bats have caused controversy over the years? 5 Worst and Unfair Cricket Bats 1. The Mongoose Bat The Mongoose bat was …
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We already know that cricket has a language all of its own and now I’m going to look at a term which could actually be interpreted in different ways. What Does Stumps Mean in Cricket? There can be three different answers to this question and the first relates to an essential piece of equipment without …
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Do you have a cricket match coming up, and you’re looking to practice your shots? Well, you should get yourself a cricket bowling machine to help you hone all the batting techniques. This article will discuss multiple bowling machines to suit various needs. List of Best Cricket Bowling Machines All cricket bowling machines reviewed below …
The cricket bats that were around in the early years of the game are very different from modern day bats. In the following article, I’m now going to look at the various stages of evolution of the cricket bat. Early History of Cricket Bat The first mention of the term ‘cricket bat’ dates back to …
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It’s a very controversial part of cricket and one that causes endless debate when an incident occurs either in international or first class cricket tso I’m now going to look at the practise of Mankading in much greater detail. What is Mankading? Mankading is the practice of running out the non-striking batsman while they are …
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