It’s central to the game and we couldn’t play without it but how much do we know about the history of the cricket ball? Who Invented the Cricket Ball? History doesn’t give us an individual name here. We know that the balls used in the 18th century looked very similar to the ones that are …
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Women’s cricket is really starting to attract a huge audience. Female commentators are involved and they also appear in the men’s game too which is great to see. Here are ten of the best. Top 9+1 Female Cricket Commentators Isa Guha Isa Guha is a former England international and she now commentates on the game …
I’ve looked at some of the biggest stadiums in world cricket, but I do like my history. It’s therefore time to look at the oldest grounds across the globe. Which is the Oldest Cricket Ground in the World? Mitcham Cricket Green Cricket has been played in England since the 17th century but most of the …
We have lost many cricket commentators in recent years, either to retirement or due to those who have sadly passed away. So, who are the best of the current era? 10 Best Cricket Commentators Harsha Bhogle This is my round up of the best male commentators of the present day. It’s my opinion ultimately and …
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Once you purchase a new cricket bat there are some things to take care of. For example, it is necessary to oil the bat with linseed oil using either your fingers or a cloth (ensure the oil does not come in contact with the stickers). Once the oiling is done, the next step is to …
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Cricket caps are a beneficial part of their uniform but cricketers usually don’t pay attention to maintaining their caps and thus resulting in sweat stains forming on their caps. With this article, we’ll help you with the details to pay attention to while washing and maintaining the neatness of your cricket cap. ‘How does one …
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Some of the batting records that we’ve been analysing have been quite incredible so let’s move on to the fastest batters to 2000 runs in ODIs. List of Fastest 2000 Runs in ODI 1. Hashim Amla Hashim Amla was arguably South Africa’s best all round batsman. Known for playing long innings in test match cricket, …
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Apps can make our cricket betting journey much easier. If you ever bet on a mobile device then I would say that they are essential so let’s have a look at some of the best. Best Cricket Betting Apps Listed – Updated Apr 2023 Short Reviews of the Top-Rated Betting Apps for Cricket bet365 One …
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When there’s no live cricket on the television, we can enjoy our favourite game via other sources. There are some top cricketing YouTube channels out there and here are some of the best. Top Cricket YouTube Channels CricBuzz If you’ve ever searched for cricket news or stats then you’ll already be familiar with CricBuzz. Their …
If you’re taking some time out and are lucky enough to travel around the world as a cricket tourist, here are some of the best museums devoted to our favourite sport. Where is the World’s Biggest Cricket Museum? The biggest cricket museum in the world is the Blades of Glory Museum in Pune, India. It’s …
It’s one of the most important positions within a cricket team but who is ranked among the best wicket keepers of the past and present in international cricket? Who is the Best Wicket Keeper in the World? Statistically, Australia’s Adam Gilchrist has been the best wicket keeper in cricket’s long history. He played 396 games …
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‘How many grips should one put on a cricket bat?‘, is a question that comes across every cricketer’s mind when they want to purchase a bat. Today we’ll talk about the various grip choices a batsman makes for a comfortable batting session. A cricket bat has one grip when you have freshly purchased them from …
It’s the ultimate form of recognition in any walk of life but who are the cricketers who have received the royal seal of approval that comes with a knighthood? List of Knighted Cricketers The list is up to date as of and it comes in the order in which the players received their knighthoods. Sir …
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As a batsman you are always particular about the grip on the handle of your bat. The most bothersome thing while you bat is when the grip of your bat slides up. It is way worse when the grip slides up in the middle of your batting in a match, you are unaware of how …
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The introduction of major cricket competitions such as the IPL has led to some huge payouts for the best players in the game. If you have ever wondered who the highest earners are, here is the current list. Highest Paid Cricketers in the World () 1. Virat Kohli Monthly Salary: $690k Net Worth: $140 Million …
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In this long and eventful journey of hard work and patience, sporting equipment becomes one of the most important aspects for a cricketer. For a bowler, it will be his spikes and a shiny cherry red season ball while for the batsmen, it’ll be his entire cricket kit with gloves being one of the most …
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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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