This is all about the top level cricketing world. The best players and teams of first class cricket, international cricket and national leagues like the IPL and the Big Bash League are all discussed here.
Professional players are ranked according to their performance in various categories, but here we will also take a look at all the data with which we can better analyze their performance. Cricket is all about statistics, so stats, records and averages are highly represented in this category.
It’s an important part of the markings on a cricket pitch but what, exactly, is a popping crease? What is a Popping Crease in Cricket? The popping crease is the horizontal white line in front of the stumps on a cricket pitch. It is there to determine line decisions for both batters and bowlers. The …
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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As we already know what a yorker is in cricket, this is the time to have a look at the notable bowlers in the cricket world. Lasith Malinga is known as one of the best yorker bowlers in the world. However, who are the best bowlers of the different yorker types? Notable Slow Yorker Bowlers …
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If you want to become a cricket umpire please read on. The question gets asked a lot in India and the answers are specific to that country, but the process is similar around the world. How to Become an Umpire in India? Step 1 – Seek Information from Your State Cricket Association The first step …
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They say that cricket is a gentleman’s game but who are the players who have upheld this theory better than most? Who is the Gentleman of Cricket? Opinion will vary on this but there is a majority putting Rahul Dravid in the frame. This assessment is based on the fact that Dravid was a real …
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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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While it’s yet to be played internationally, this is the shortest, established cricket format, so let’s take a look at T10. What is T10 Cricket? T10 cricket is a short form of the game where each side receives a maximum of ten overs to bat. The objective is to score as many runs as possible …
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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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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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The shortest form of the game has yet to be fully taken on board by the cricketing world, but the Abu Dhabi T10 league is the biggest of its kind. Here’s a guide to how it works. History of the Abu Dhabi T10 The Abu Dhabi T10 is a ten-overs a side tournament which takes …
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In this article I’m going to look at one of the more important statistics in cricket, so let’s consider the subject of run rate. What is Run Rate in Cricket? A run rate is the average number of runs that a batting side has scored in each over. Run rate takes the total runs scored …
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How long does a cricket match last for? That’s the question we’ll be answering as we work through this round up? How Long Does a Cricket Match Last? The answer to that question depends on the format of the game. For test matches, games will last up to five days. In limited overs fixtures, these …
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It’s the shortest form of international cricket and the one where the run rates are at their highest. So, what are the biggest team totals in T20is? What is the Highest Score in T20 by a Team? The highest score in T20 international cricket by a team is 278/3 which was made by Afghanistan against …
In the modern era, test matches can last up to a maximum of five days but this wasn’t always the case and, on occasions, timeless tests went on for a very long time. The Longest Test Match in Cricket History The longest game in the history of cricket took place in Durban in March 1939. …
It’s one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments around and this is a comprehensive guide to the Asia Cup. History Cricket has always been hugely popular in Asia and the continent has produced some of the best teams and individual players in the sport. The idea for the Asia Cup took hold in 1983 when …
The CLT20 was a competition designed to bring together the best T20 teams around the world but how did the tournament work and why did it come to an end? History of the CLT20 The Champions League T20 was a competition which involved the best performing T20 teams around the cricketing world. The sides in …
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One Day International cricket has developed in recent years and is played at a much higher run rate. Here are the highest scores in the format. What is the Highest Score in ODI by a Team? The highest score in ODI cricket by a team is 498/4. This was made by England when they played …
It’s the West Indies’ premier T20 domestic competition and now it’s time to take a closer look at the Caribbean Premier League. About the Format Six teams take part in the competition which traditionally runs from the end of August through the whole of September. The CPL consists of an initial group stage which is …
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In test cricket there are no time or over restrictions on how long a team can bat. That means we have seen some very big scores and these are the highest of all. What is the Highest Score in Test Cricket by a Team? The highest score in the history of test match cricket is …
It’s the dream of every bowler when they make their international debut. A wicket with the very first ball tells us that they have arrived and here is a sample of some of the players who have achieved this feat. In Test Matches Maurice Tate – 16 June 1924, against South Africa Maurice Tate was …
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League cricket has exploded in the last ten years so let’s take this opportunity to look at the best divisions from around the world. Which is the Top Cricket League in the World? There may be some differences of opinion but most cricket fans would agree that the Indian Premier League is the best of …
Who Scored the Slowest Fifty in the IPL? JP Duminy is the man who holds the dubious distinction of scoring the slowest fifty in the history of the Indian Premier League. Playing for Mumbai Indians against Kings XI Punjab in the 2009 edition of the tournament, it took him 55 balls to reach his half …
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The Indian Premier League is the fastest and most popular domestic T20 competition in the world. But some batters have been more patient in their approach and here are the slowest IPL centuries of all time. Who Scored the Slowest Century in IPL History? The man credited with scoring the slowest ton in the history …
They are the men who can change a game of cricket with either the bat or the ball. We’re talking about all-rounders and it’s time now to look at the best in the history of the game. Top 15 All-Rounders of All Time Kapil Dev This list is not in any particular order but there …
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This is the longest format of the game and we should expect scoring rates in test cricket to be more modest than in limited overs matches. Here, then, are the slowest hundreds in test history. Slowest Century in Test Cricket History in terms of Minutes and Balls Faced The record for the slowest test century …
The Lowest Scores in Test cricket of All Time 26 – New Zealand against England – 1955 The lowest total in the history of test cricket is just 26. This record breaking score was made by New Zealand against England at Auckland in 1955. 30 – South Africa against England – 1896 South Africa had …
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It’s a skilful art and they are among the most important and exciting players in the game but just who have been the most successful leg spinners in world cricket? Who was the best Leg Spinner in the World? For me there should be no arguments here and I hope you’ll agree. The much-missed Shane …
One Day International Cricket is a fast paced version of the game but some batters don’t always stick to the script. Here are some of the slowest centuries in the history of ODIs. Who Scored the Slowest Century in ODI History? The man with the record for the slowest hundred in the history of ODI …
They are known for producing some of the most fearsome fast bowlers in world cricket. Speed, seam and swing are their weapons but who are the best Pakistani fast bowlers of all time? Greatest Pakistani Fast Bowlers of All Time Imran Khan There’s only one place to start. Imran Khan made his reputation as a …
This might just be the hardest category of international fast bowlers. The West Indies have given us a production line of brilliant pacemen since the 1960s, but I will have a go at naming the best of them. Top 12 Greatest Pace Bowlers of West Indies Malcolm Marshall This list isn’t necessarily in order but …
Playing conditions in New Zealand are far more conducive to seam and swing as opposed to spin. That’s partly why the country has produced some of the greatest quick bowlers in the game and here is a list of the best. Who is the Best Bowler in New Zealand? Few, if any cricket fans, would …
Part of the purpose of this website is to bust some cricketing jargon. This time, the term ‘spell’ is under the spotlight, but what does it mean? What is a Spell in Cricket? A spell is a term used to describe an unbroken set of overs bowled by a bowler. When they finish their set …
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The Ashes series between Australia and England has showcased some of the best batters in the history of cricket but who has scored the most centuries in these encounters? Most Hundreds in Ashes Series – Top 10 Centurions Don Bradman (19 centuries) It’s not a huge surprise to see Sir Donald Bradman’s name at the …
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Ashes encounters between England and Australia always tend to produce thrilling games but which are the best series of all time? Here’s a round up. Top 10 Memorable Ashes Series in Short The 2005 Ashes Opinion will differ but, if you ask neutral cricket fans, they will often say that the 2005 Ashes series was …
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It’s the oldest series in the history of international cricket but how much do we actually know about the Ashes? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions. Why is it Called the Ashes Series? The series is called the Ashes after the trophy that the two teams fight for. It’s a tiny urn …
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Small cricket grounds can add an intimate atmosphere and many feel that they are very special. Here are the smallest cricket grounds in India. Which is the Smallest Cricket Stadium in India? The smallest cricket stadium in India is the Greater Noida Complex Ground. Opened in 2013, the capacity of the ground is tiny, in …
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As a cricket playing country, India isn’t always renowned for their ability to produce fast bowlers. The truth is that they have developed some seriously good pacemen over the years, and this is a list of the best of those players. Best 10 Indian Fast Bowlers Ashish Nehra Ashish Nehra’s speed, swing and left arm …
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While Australia and the West Indies may have produced a higher density of fast bowlers, England have fielded some brilliant pacemen over the years. Here are the best of them. 10 + 1 Top English Fast Bowlers Darren Gough This list is in no particular order and, while Darren Gough may not have returned the …
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Indian cricket followers are fanatical about their favourite sport. Outside of the country, we marvel at the huge, packed grounds but which are the biggest cricket stadiums in India? Which is the Largest Cricket Stadium in India? The Narendra Modi Stadium, also known as the Motera Stadium, is the biggest cricket ground in India. The …
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They are responsible for describing and analysing the action that plays out in front of us but the cricket commentators can often produce witty and amusing quotes that are remembered across the years. Here are some of the best lines from cricket history. Brian Johnston The Bowler’s Holding the Batsman’s Willey The much-loved Brian Johnston …
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It’s the most important test series as far as English and Australian supporters are concerned. Bowlers can turn a match in a quick spell but who have been the most prolific across the course of an Ashes series? Top 10 Wickets in Ashes Series History Jim Laker (46 wickets) When you take 19 wickets in …
Modern day cricket is all about high levels of fitness and keeping your body in great shape but that hasn’t always been the case. Here are 15 of the heaviest cricketers of all time. 15 Heaviest Cricket Players of all Time Ramesh Powar – India A rotund spinner whose sunglasses also helped him to stand …
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It’s a nickname that’s quite common in the game and I’ve even heard it in club cricket circles. To be called a Run Machine is quite an honour, but who deserves the nickname more than most? Who is Known as the Run Machine in Cricket? There may be differences of opinion but the majority suggest …
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 …
It’s a tough job being a cricket umpire with lots of travelling and the pressure to keep making the right decisions on the pitch. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how much the officials get paid. Elite International Cricket Umpire Salary – Top 10 ICC Cricket Umpire Earnings Aleem Dar One of …
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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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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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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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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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