Left Handers: There’s more of them now than when I started watching the game in the 1970s but who are the greatest left-handed batsmen in the history of cricket? Who is the Greatest Left-Handed Batsman? Statistics don’t lie when it comes to Brian Lara, who is unquestionably the greatest left handed batsman. The West Indian …
A previous article talks about the significance of centuries in cricket but here I’m going to talk about Daddy Hundreds. I can’t say for certain that this is an official phrase but it’s more commonly used in modern day cricket. So what, exactly, is a daddy hundred and who are the players who bring them …
Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game for most spectators. I’d agree with that theory and, I prefer to get immersed in a game over five days. The test arena also provides the biggest challenge for batsmen. Those who score highly in test cricket are considered to be the best in the sport. Who …
Most Runs in Test Cricket – 1985 – 2021 Interactive Chart and Complete List Read More »
Firstly, let’s start with defining what is a six in cricket: A six is also referred to as a ‘maximum’ as this is the most runs that can be scored in cricket from a single hit. There may be anomalies, such as instances where fielders allow for ‘overthrows’ but these are exceptionally rare. The Longest …
The Longest, Highest and Most Sixes In Cricket – The Complete List Read More »
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I’ve been lucky enough to watch cricket in three different countries so far – England, New Zealand and the West Indies. Obviously there is more to see and that list needs to be added to in the future. During that time, I’ve also seen some wonderful stadiums: Cricket grounds fascinate me and, in this article, …
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I’ve already discussed the art of swing bowling at length and how it can be used as an effective weapon. Now it’s time to take a closer look at some of the best exponents of swing bowling that the game has ever seen. Here are the 12 best swing bowlers of all time (strictly subjective). …
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In this guide we will look at the importance of a maiden century in cricket. This is the first time in a batsman’s career that they will score a hundred runs or more and it’s important for a number of reasons. Maiden Centuries can occur in all forms of the game and this major landmark …
A century is one of the most important statistics in cricket. In the following article, I discuss the meaning of the term and its significance in a batsman’s career. Also keep on reading, if you are interested in our up-to-date interactive charts about players with the most centuries. Centuries may not win games of cricket …
What is a Century in Cricket? – List of the Most and Fastest Centuries Read More »
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 …
As the sport of cricket has evolved, organisers have continually introduced new formats in order to attract a new audience. Traditionally, test and first class cricket had been the only form of the game but, in more recent years, one day formats have been implemented in order to produce more attacking batting and a feast …
Cricket Formats – Let’s Explore the 4 Types of Cricket Read More »
