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.
Left arm bowlers offer sides a different line of attack and their angles give batters something extra to think about. Here are some of the best left handed bowlers of all time. Top 12 Left Handed Bowlers of All Time Wasim Akram While this list is in no particular order, many would argue that Wasim …
We’re going to start to see a lot of cricket from the United States. Major League Cricket starts in 2023, while the country will also be co-hosts for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Here is a round up of some significant stadiums within the country. How Many Cricket Stadiums are in the USA? There are …
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At the start of 2023, a brand new T20 domestic competition hit the schedules. Here’s all you need to know about the SA20 league. History of SA20 Like all countries, South Africa have been playing T20 cricket since the mid-2000s but, for various reasons, they had been unable to set up a long-running, established domestic …
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It’s time to take a look at some cricketers whose reputations may have been higher than their ability. Who are the most overrated players in the history of the game? Who is the Most Overrated Cricketer? There will obviously be a huge amount of debate over this question. Umar Akmal is at the top of …
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An economical spell of bowling can turn any game of limited overs cricket. With that in mind, here are the best bowling figures in the IPL. Best 10 Bowling Figures in IPL History Who has the Best Bowling Figures in IPL? Alzarri Joseph The current record for the best bowling figures in IPL history is …
The country produces some exceptional cricket grounds in spectacular surroundings and it’s now time to look at cricket stadiums in South Africa. How Many International Cricket Stadiums are in South Africa? A total of 16 cricket grounds have hosted the sport at international level in South Africa. Not all of those stadiums will be in …
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T20 cricket is really all about the batters, but a productive spell of bowling can always swing the game. Here are the best bowling figures in T20 international cricket. Who has the Best Bowling Figures in T20s? The best bowling figures in T20 international cricket are 6/5 which were delivered by Nigeria’s Peter Aho. Playing …
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I’ve previously taken a look at some of the tallest players in the game, and now it’s time to consider the other end of the height scale. Here are the shortest cricketers of all time. Who is the Shortest Cricketer in the World? The shortest cricketer of all time was Kruger Van Wyk. Born in …
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Baap is an interesting term which literally translates into English as ‘father’. It’s used in a number of cricketing contexts and, in this article, I’m going to look at the team who is considered to be the Baap of the IPL. Why are Mumbai Indians called the Baap of the IPL? Mumbai Indians are known …
Certain teams have dominated international limited overs cricket since it was first played in 1971, but who holds the record for the most consecutive wins in ODIs? Which Team Holds the Record of Most Consecutive Wins in ODIs? The team with the most consecutive wins in the history of One Day Internationals is Australia. Between …
The CSA One Day Cup is the premier 50-over competition in South Africa. In this article I’m going to be taking a closer look at its history and that of the teams involved. History of CSA One-Day Cup The first edition of the CSA One Day Cup took place in South Africa’s 1981/82 season when …
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They are a competitive test playing nation who have produced some of the best players in the game. But who are the best South African cricketers of all time? Who is the Best Cricketer from South Africa of All Time? The majority opinion suggests that Jacques Kallis is the best South African cricketer of all …
Like all sports, cricket has those games that have a little more edge than most. Here is a look at the biggest rivalries in cricket. Which is the Biggest Rivalry in Cricket? While there is plenty of debate, the majority would probably say that the biggest rivalry in cricket is between India and Pakistan. The …
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At times, the state of a game means that batters have to score more slowly than usual. On other occasions, those batters are simply more pedestrian than others. Here is a list of lowest strike rates in test innings with a minimum of 150 balls faced. Who has the Lowest Strike Rate in Test Cricket? …
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It’s frequently said that the Big Bash League in Australia is second to the IPL in terms of prestige. Do the salaries in the BBL back up that theory? Who is the Highest Paid BBL Player? The highest paid player in the history of the BBL is D’Arcy Short. At one point, the player was …
Height can be an advantage in many sports and that can certainly be the case in cricket. Here are some of the tallest players of all time. Who is the Tallest Cricketer of All Time? The tallest cricketer of all time is the Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan. The left armer measures in at 216 …
The biggest T20 league in the world has been dominated by specific teams at certain points in its history. Here are the longest winning streaks in the IPL. Which Team has the Highest Winning Streak in the IPL? The team with the most consecutive wins in the history of the IPL are the Kolkata Knight …
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It’s time to take a look at the batters who have gone seriously big in One Day Internationals. A double century in this format is a rare feat, but one player has done it on multiple occasions. Who has the most Double Centuries in ODIs? The player with the most centuries in ODIs is India’s …
They are the men behind the players, but they don’t always get the recognition they deserve. In an attempt to address that, I’m listing some of the best cricket coaches in the history of the sport. Who is the Best Cricket Coach in the World? All lists of this kind are open to debate, but …
I’ve started to look at salaries for various players and for specific competitions. In this round up, I’ll outline the income of some top Australian cricketers. Who is the Highest Paid Australian Cricketer? Pat Cummins is currently the highest paid Australian cricketer. The team’s skipper is paid a salary of $2 million per calendar year. …
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I’ve already talked about the value of a dot ball, but which bowlers deliver those dots with greater regularity? Here are the players with the most dot balls in the Indian Premier League. Who has Bowled the Most Dot Balls in IPL History? The statistics show that Bhuvneshwar Kumar has bowled the most dot balls …
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I’ve already discussed the role of a finisher in One Day cricket. Their job is to come in at some point in the middle overs and to ‘finish’ the job at the death. So who are the best finishers in IPL history? Who is the Best Finisher in the IPL? There may be some small …
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Dot balls are vital to a bowler and the fielding side in limited overs cricket, but what do they mean? What is a Dot Ball in Cricket? A dot ball is a delivery which doesn’t concede any runs. If the batting team cannot score from the bat or via any form of extras, the delivery …
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Cricket is full of different terminology and you’ll occasionally hear commentators talking about the ‘nervous nineties.’ Here’s what they mean. What are the Nervous Nineties in Cricket? Whenever a batter’s score reaches 90 or more it can be said that they are in the ‘nervous nineties.’ In cricket, a century is seen as a significant …
All IPL teams seem to enjoy huge support from their fanbase. Grounds are consistently full, but which of those franchises have the most fans? Which IPL Team has the Most Fans? Using statistics from social media platforms, Chennai Super Kings have the most fans. Across the three main platforms, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, CSK have …
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In test match cricket, it’s not always about how quickly you can score runs. On occasions, the state of the game requires batters to protect their wicket and occupy time. With that in mind, here are the 10 slowest innings in test match history. Top 10 Slowest Innings in Test Cricket Geoff Allott (New Zealand) …
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The Indian national cricket team caused a sensation when they won the 1983 ODI World Cup, beating the mighty West Indies in the final. Since then they’ve gone on to become a major force in the game, and here is a list of the best Indian bowling figures in this format. Best Bowling Figures by …
We’ve looked at some figures that are specific to countries, but what about an overall list? Here are the best bowling figures in One Day Internationals. Who has the Best Bowling Figures in ODIs? The current record for best figures in a One Day International is held by Chaminda Vaas. Playing for Sri Lanka against …
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It’s time to focus on the wicket keepers – those who have turned matches with a brilliant bit of glovework behind the stumps. Here is a list of keepers with the most stumpings in tests. Which Wicket Keeper has the most Stumpings in Tests? The player with the most stumpings in test cricket is W.A.S. …
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I’ve looked at nicknames in the past, but for someone to be called the Father of Cricket is a serious honour. Let’s look at the man who enjoys this accolade. Who is Known as the Father of Cricket? While there may be some minor disagreement on the subject, the man most widely known as the …
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500 wickets is an exceptional landmark for any bowler in test cricket. Very few have made it to this level but who has been the quickest? Here is your round up. Who Took the Fastest 500 Wickets in Tests? The man who reached 500 test wickets in the shortest time was Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan. …
It’s one of the lesser known limited overs tournaments but the Vincy Premier League is building in popularity. Let’s take some time to look at the history of this competition and the teams involved. What is the Vincy Premier League? The Vincy Premier League is a T10 tournament that takes place in St Vincent and …
Conventional off spin can still be a useful weapon, even in modern day cricket. Here are some of the best exponents of this art, across cricket history. Best Off Spinners of All Time Erapalli Prasanna There was a time when India relied more on their spin bowlers than anyone else. The seamers would appear for …
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After years of dominance by Australia and England, India are now the emerging force in women’s cricket. The team will be challenging for World Cups from this point onwards, so let’s take a moment to look at the country’s best female players. Who is the Best Woman Cricket Player in India? In most people’s opinion, …
Cricket is played all year round and there are competitions taking place right through the calendar. As with all sports, some of these events are more important than others, and here is a guide to the most important cricket tournaments. Which is the Oldest International Tournament? The oldest international cricket tournament in the world is …
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Money makes the world go round in all sports and cricket is no exception. But which are the richest cricket boards in the game today? Here is a list. Which is the Richest Cricket Board in the World? The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest cricket board in the game. …
These players have lit up the game in the previous 12 months and will go into the New Year as the top ranked batsmen so let’s take a look at who will be relied upon to score heavily in international cricket history as of 2022. 10 Best Current Batsmen of in all Formats 1. Marnus …
Women’s cricket is a growth sport with lots of new competitions springing up, but the WNCL is one of the oldest domestic tournaments on the circuit. Format of the WNCL The WNCL is a 50-over competition which adheres to the laws of that format. It therefore includes powerplays, together with fielding and bowling restrictions. Like …
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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 …
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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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. …
