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.
This time, I’m talking about individual players. We know that ‘Baap’ means father, but which player is the Baap of the IPL? Who is the Baap of the IPL? The overall Baap of the IPL is MS Dhoni. According to most Indian cricket followers, Dhoni is the player most deserving of this award. He’s been …
Cricketers at the top of their game, particularly those who are T20 specialists, can now earn a lot of money from the sport. Even though they are unable to feature in the Indian Premier League, players from Pakistan are no exception and here are the richest cricketers from within the country. Who is the Richest …
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The Big Bash League in Australia likes to do things a little differently and that is reflected in a rather complex set of BBL finals format which follows the regular season. How do the BBL Finals Work? The finals follows the regular season where each team plays each other on a home and away basis. …
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History credits England with having invented cricket so it’s natural that we should expect some of the oldest cricket grounds to be located here. This is my round up of the best of those stadiums. How Many Cricket Stadiums are there in England? As of there are 11 stadiums in England which host senior men’s …
There’s always a great atmosphere when you watch cricket from Pakistan. Of course, the supporters help to create that buzz, but the venues play their part too. Here is a round up of cricket stadiums in Pakistan. How Many International Cricket Stadiums are there in Pakistan? At present, there are around 17 cricket stadiums in …
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This might just be the hardest category of international fast bowlers to pick. 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 …
They are a relatively new entry into the list of test playing nations, but they’ve already made an impact on the international stage. Bangladesh play their cricket at some impressive venues and there’s always a lively atmosphere, whether it’s for an international match or a game in the domestic T20 tournament. Let’s take a look …
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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, and consider if they are worth their salaries. Elite International Cricket Umpire Salary – Top 10 …
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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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The points system plays a vital role in determining the overall winners of Australia’s Sheffield Shield so let’s now take a closer look at how it works. Sheffield Shield Points System How Does it Work? The six teams in the Sheffield Shield each play ten games during the regular season. The points system works to …
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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 …
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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 in a single innings, and it’s important for a number of reasons. Maiden Centuries can occur in all forms of the game …
Plant based diets are becoming more commonplace around the world and that’s also true in the case of professional sportspeople. Here is a list of vegetarian and vegan cricketers. Top Vegetarian Cricketers Virat Kohli Former Indian captain and world class batter Virat Kohli starts us off. His story is an interesting one and he suggests …
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 …
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When I was growing up watching cricket in the 1970s, Australia had some of the best fast bowlers of that era and they still field effective pacemen in the modern day. Here are some of the best. Best Australian Fast Bowlers 1. Glenn McGrath Glenn McGrath may not be the fastest Australian bowler on this …
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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 …
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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By definition, an all-rounder should be the most valuable player in any cricket team. They can change the course of a match with either bat or ball, and here are ten of the best all round cricketers to have played for New Zealand. Top 10 All-Rounders that New Zealand Cricket has Produced Sir Richard Hadlee …
They may be underrated but fielders can sometimes be the most important members of the team. Taking catches, saving runs and effecting run outs could make the difference between winning and losing. Here are some of the best fielders of all time. Top 15 Best Fielders of All Time Jonty Rhodes When we talk about …
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England’s opening batsmen have been under the spotlight in recent years but who are the best openers in the history of the English game? Best England Openers in Cricket History 1. Herbert Sutcliffe Along with Jack Hobbs, Herbert Sutcliffe formed what many believe was England’s best opening partnership of all time. After making his debut …
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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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Spin bowling was in danger of dying out in the 1980s when pacemen started to dominate but thankfully it’s made a huge comeback so let’s now take a look at the best spin bowlers of all time. Best Spinners of All Time So just why did spin bowling make that comeback? I think that something …
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Australia is a country that contains some of the most spectacular cricket stadiums in the world and I’m now going to take a closer look at the best of those grounds. How Many Cricket Stadiums Are There in Australia? In total, 12 stadiums have hosted test cricket matches in Australia. In general, only six of …
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 …
He’s known as the run machine and is one of the most prolific run scorers in the history of the sport. But how many double centuries has Virat Kohli scored? How Many Double Centuries does Virat Kohli have? In test match cricket, Virat Kohli has scored seven double centuries to date. The first of these …
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There are a number of special young players looking to make their mark on the game in the coming months. Some of these names will be familiar while others have yet to really get a chance on the international stage. 10 Young Cricketers We Should Pay Attention To I initially wrote this article in …
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Since they were admitted as a test playing nation at the start of the 1980s, Sri Lanka have produced some brilliant cricketers in all formats. Here is a list of the best Sri Lankan players of all time. 15 Greatest Sri Lankan Cricketers Sanath Jayasuriya The prolific Sanath Jayasuriya will forever be remembered in the …
Cricket is a global game these days and the advent of T20 has widened the family. The countries with full Test status may remain limited but the growing list of T20 Associate playing nations has helped to expand the sport. How Many Countries Play Cricket Around the World? Cricket is played in some form in …
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As an English cricket fan, I’ve watched Australia dominate my team in certain Ashes series but even I would have to admit that they are a formidable side. Here are their ten best players of all time. Best Australian Cricketers of All Time 1. Donald Bradman Many readers will argue about some of the names …
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Australia’s Big Bash League is one of the biggest T20 competitions in the world of cricket and it’s also one of the most innovative. It produces some of its own twists on cricket’s laws and here is a guide to those new rules. New BBL Rules in 1. What is the Timed-Out Rule in BBL? …
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With runs so vital in the modern day game, it’s a fundamental skill for today’s cricketers to be quick between the wickets and sharp in the field, but who are the fastest runners of them all? 10 Fastest Runners in Cricket 1. MS Dhoni (India) India’s inspirational captain MS Dhoni is at the very top …
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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 …
The great fast bowlers are always remembered fondly but who had the best action of them all? #1 Michael Holding (West Indies) He was known as ‘Whispering Death’ because of a smooth action and almost silent run up to the crease that was followed by sheer, hostile pace. Michael Holding’s finest moments on a cricket …
Hitting the seam with regularity is one of the most potent weapons in a fast bowler’s armoury but who have been the best seamers in world cricket? 10 Best Seam Bowlers in the World as of 1. Glenn McGrath The key to effective seam bowling is to have the arm and wrist as straight as …
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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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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 best left handed batsman. The …
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 …
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 Stadiums 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 one of the biggest cities in the UK, it’s only right that Manchester should have a top class cricketing facility. Old Trafford cricket ground is the stadium in question, and it’s been an important part of the domestic and international cricket circuit for over a hundred years. Here’s a guide to the Old Trafford …
The United Arab Emirates play cricket to a high level. While they are an official ODI and T20i playing nation, they have yet to earn full ICC status as yet, but many of their grounds are certainly significant. The UAE has stepped in on occasions to cover hosting duties under different circumstances. The Indian Premier …
They are one of cricket’s emerging nations and we’ve seen Canada perform at World Cups in the past. The country also plays host to a significant franchise tournament known as the Global T20. As they look to rise up the cricketing ladder, Canada are aiming to improve their playing facilities. They already have a number …
Ireland is an emerging nation in the cricket world. For a number of years, they have been competitive in the limited overs arenas, recording spectacular ODI wins over England and the West Indies in particular. From 2018 onwards, Ireland were accepted as a full member nation of the International Cricket Council, and they began to …
The VRA Ground is the most important cricket facility in the Netherlands. The Dutch are an emerging force within the game, and they provide an excellent stadium for domestic and international fixtures. The VRA Ground is the primary location for men’s and women’s cricket in the country, and here is an essential guide. History of …
Durham County Cricket Club have used a number of facilities since they became a first class county in 1992. However, the stadium that they are associated with in the present day is the Riverside at Chester-Le-Street. This is the club’s main home and it’s also developed into an international venue. If you want to know …
An attractive cricket ground located near the seaside resort of Brighton, Hove is the current home of Sussex CCC. It’s a regular destination for cricket lovers in England, and this popular stadium in the UK is definitely one to tick off the list for groundhoppers. Because Hove isn’t currently used for international cricket, it may …
It’s one of English cricket’s oldest and most important venues. Edgbaston is a regular host of international games, and it is used regularly on the domestic calendar for the T20 Blast Finals. Any touring team is likely to play here, while travellers from other countries should also look to pay a visit to Edgbaston. Here’s …
Anyone travelling to Australia to watch cricket will want to take in the Sydney Cricket Ground. Based in a vibrant city with so much to see, it’s at the top of most cricket fans’ lists. It’s a lively and attractive venue, but how much do we actually know about the SCG? History of the Sydney …
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of the most important venues in the sport. The MCG had the honour of hosting the very first game of test cricket when Australia took on England back in 1877. In the present day, it remains one of Australia’s primary grounds, and the majority of international touring sides will …
Perth Cricket Stadium: A Modern Marvel of the Sporting World Nestled in the heart of Western Australia, the Perth Cricket Stadium stands as a testament to the country’s undying love for the sport. While the name might sound generic, the stadium itself is anything but. Let’s delve into the intricacies and marvels of this modern-day …
What is the European Cricket Series? The European Cricket Series is a competition played between the best performing clubs in European countries. As the sport has become more popular across the continent, there is a demand for increased competition in many regions, and the EC T10 League helps to address that. The competition was first …
