Cricket teams field a varied bowling attack that features a mix of fast and slow bowlers. The fast bowlers in the side can generally be put into three categories – pace, seam and swing. These are techniques used to help the bowlers gain an advantage over the batting side. Seam and swing bowling cause the …
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Before any game of cricket is played, the fielding side are given a brand new ball. Over the course of the match, the condition of that ball will deteriorate and, eventually, it would need to be replaced. Additional new balls are, therefore, part of the sport. In limited overs matches, bowlers are not set to …
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Clearly, no game of cricket can take place without a ball and this is an essential piece of equipment. The cricket ball carries an intricate design and, with its seam in place around the circumference, it isn’t entirely spherical. Balls can behave differently depending on the manufacturer and they now come in different colours depending …
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A ‘duck’ is an unwanted thing for any cricketer. Whether they are an experienced, capable batsman or a tailender, it’s something to avoid. Scoring a duck simply means that the batter hasn’t scored any runs in their innings before being dismissed. Over the years, the game has evolved to include terms for a number of …
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If a team is unhappy with a decision made by the on field umpires, they have the option for the TV umpire to take a look at the call. By using available technology, that TV umpire can establish whether that original decision should be upheld or overturned. DRS is an acronym which stands for Decision …
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A century is one of the most important statistics in cricket. It is a term that relates to a hundred runs being scored and this milestone can either be reached by an individual batsman, a partnership or by the team as a whole. Centuries may not win games of cricket but, in a sport where …
Cricket is not, currently, an Olympic sport and there are no definitive plans to include it in future games. It has only been part of the event on one previous occasion and this was at the second ever modern Olympics in France in 1900. The game is now played in more parts of the world …
With cricket bats costing up to several hundred pounds for top of the range products, choosing the right one is essential. Along with the question of budget, there are other elements to consider including the weight and the overall length. It’s a very personal decision and it’s important for the buyer to have as much …
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In the game of cricket, the terms ‘field’ and ‘pitch’ are both used but they relate to two specific things. Essentially, they are two very different areas of the ground on which a match is played. In order to avoid confusion, the field and the pitch carry very clear definitions. Umpires and players must understand …
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In the sport of cricket, those who are responsible for upholding the laws on the field of play are the umpires. There are three of them directly involved in the match while another is held in reserve. In addition, there is a referee who has an entirely different job to undertake and most of their …
