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.
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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T20 cricket is the newest form of the game and we’ve seen some devastating batters rise to the top. Here are 12 of the best. 12 Greatest Batsmen in T20 History 1. Chris Gayle The man with the highest individual score in T20 cricket is the brilliant West Indian Chris Gayle. With a best of …
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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 1. Rishabh Pant (India) In a short …
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The introduction of major cricket competitions such as the IPL has led to some huge payouts for the best players in the game. If you have ever wondered who the highest earners are, here is the current list. Highest Paid Cricketers in the World () 1. Virat Kohli Monthly Salary: $690k Net Worth: $140 Million …
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It was one of cricket’s most notorious match fixing scandals but how much do we know about the Hansie Cronje affair? What Happened – in a Nutshell Most cricket fans will be aware of the game in which Hansie Cronje’s actions came to a head. When South Africa hosted England at Centurion in 2000, a …
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I’ve already looked at great batsmen from individual countries but now it’s time to consider the overall list and ask who is the best of them all? Who is the Best Batsman of All Time? Most cricket followers will say that Don Bradman is the best batsman of all time and I would agree with …
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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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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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I’ve already covered cricket’s most prolific batsmen and now it’s time to take a look at the bowlers and to see who has taken the most wickets in test cricket. 10 Bowlers with the Most Wickets in their Test Career 1. Muthiah Muralidaran (Sri Lanka) At the very top of the list is Sri Lanka’s …
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Test cricket is the pinnacle of the sport and those who have played more games than most are among the most valuable players in the game. Here are the most capped men in test history. Most Capped Test Players in Cricket 1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) Number of caps: 200 He’s widely considered to be the …
The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League promises to be the biggest yet but what is the Mega Auction that has been seen for the first time this year? What is the IPL Mega Auction? The 15th edition of the IPL saw the addition of two extra teams. We now have ten franchise sides …
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I grew up watching some of the players on this list while others continue to endure through the history of the game but who are the best England cricketers of all time? Best England Cricketers of All Time 1. Jack Hobbs Much of these results are based on ICC rankings which can be backdated to …
It’s England’s major domestic T20 competition and it’s now time to look at the teams who have won every edition of the T20 Blast since its inception. Which Team has Won the T20 Blast the Most Times? Using results up to and including the 2021 final, Leicestershire Foxes are the most successful team in the …
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It’s English cricket’s most important T20 competition but how much do we know about the teams that take part in the T20 Blast? How Many Teams are in the T20 Blast? All 18 English county sides play in the T20 Blast. Some will add suffixes to their regular first class name while others will identify …
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With the competition now expanded to ten teams, the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League promises to be the biggest and the best but when does it start and how can you watch the action? When is the IPL Starting in 2022? It’s been decided that the first game of IPL 2022 will take …
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They are renowned for producing some of the best spin bowlers in the game so let’s now take a look at the cream of India’s slow men. Best Indian Spin Bowlers 1. Anil Kumble In terms of his statistics and volume of wickets, Anil Kumble is the greatest spinner that Indian cricket has ever known. …
A double century is a mighty achievement at any level of the game so let’s now look at the players who have been most prolific on cricket’s highest stage. Players with the Most Double Hundreds in Test Cricket Previously, we discussed what is a century and who has the most centuries in the world. Now …
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In this article I’m going to talk about one of the most extraordinary feats in cricket as we look at the small group of players who have taken ten wickets in a test innings. Bowlers to Take 10 Wickets in a Test Innings The fact that only three men have taken ten wickets in an …
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As part of my journey around the world to look at cricket competitions it’s time to head to New Zealand and assess the Plunket Shield. What is the Plunket Shield? The Plunket Shield is New Zealand’s premier first class cricket tournament. It is also one of the oldest sporting competitions in the country and it …
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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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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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If you watch cricket on the television or follow headline news then you may have come across the terms ‘capped’ and ‘uncapped’ but what do they actually mean? What Does Capped Player Mean in Cricket? Caps are awarded in recognition of certain achievements in cricket. At international level, a cap is ceremoniously handed to a …
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I like to think that many of the grounds I’ve played on in England are some of the most distinctive but that’s not really the case when compared to some of the wonderful venues on this list. 10 Unusual or Surprising Cricket Venues in the World 1. Kapiolani Park Cricket Ground in Hawaii, USA The …
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The pace of limited overs cricket has picked up so much in recent years that we now see huge scores in ODI cricket. Here, then, are the highest individual scores in the history of One Day Internationals. 10 Highest Individual Score in ODI Cricket 1. Rohit Sharma (264) It’s an incredible achievement to reach a …
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The accolade that comes with scoring most test runs in a calendar year was brought into focus by Joe Root’s stunning performances in 2021 so let’s now look beyond that and consider the records from previous years. Most Test Runs in a Calendar Year Going back beyond the last ten years and into bygone eras …
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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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Not only is the Sheffield Shield the oldest first class competition in Australia, it’s also one of the most historic tournaments in world cricket so let’s take a closer look at how it works. What is the Sheffield Shield? The Sheffield Shield is the major competition for first class cricket sides in Australia. It was …
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The T20 World Cup is now an established tournament on the cricketing calendar but let’s take a look back at the very first edition in 2007. 2007 ICC World T20: The First T20 World Cup Who Won the First T20 World Cup? Twelve teams took part in the very first T20 World Cup which was …
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They are among the most valuable men in any cricket team but what is a finisher and who are the best in cricket history? Who is the Best Finisher in the World? England’s Jos Buttler is regarded by many as the best finisher in world cricket history. In T20 games, he tends to open the …
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The Indian Premier League sees batsmen trying to score from every ball. That can lead to more wickets for the bowlers but does that mean that we’ve seen more hat tricks than in other competitions? Who Took the First Hat Trick in the IPL? The man who holds the honour of taking the first ever …
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It’s a feat that sees bowlers enter the history books but what is a hat trick and which have been the most memorable instances in the game of cricket? What is a Hat Trick in Cricket? A hat trick is defined by a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive deliveries. Those deliveries can be …
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The Man of the Match award is a prestigious honour as it confirms who has been the most influential player but who has claimed the most medals in ODIs? Player of the Match Awards A player of the match award is given by an independent panel of adjudicators at the end of a game. The …
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 …
Is there anything more exciting in cricket than a tied test? Two teams who cannot be separated after four innings makes for compelling viewing and here is a round up of all the tied tests to date. How Many Tied Test Matches Have Occurred in Cricket? At the time of writing at the very end …
The statistics don’t lie and the following list shows those umpires who have made the most wrong decisions in cricket matches up to 2022. 10 Most Controversial Umpires in Cricket 1. Steve Bucknor A genial and laid back figure, Steve Bucknor wasn’t unpopular with players but the numbers show that he was the worst umpire …
We all enjoy a nice rest on Christmas Day and, fortunately, we don’t have long to wait until the cricket action begins again with the Boxing Day test. What Does Boxing Day Test Mean in Cricket? The Boxing Day Test is a test match that begins on Boxing Day, 26th of December. A number of …
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To fans of England and Australia, The Ashes is the most important test cricket challenge of them all but what do we know about the men who have scored the most runs in the history of the series? 10 Batsmen with Most Runs in the Ashes Series 1. Don Bradman – AUS The great Sir …
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Australia is a country which 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 cricket matches in Australia. In general, only six of those …
Batting average in cricket is a significant figure for measuring batters’ performance and this is especially true to test cricket. In the following article, we’ll take a look at the highest career batting averages, what is considered a good batting average, as well as some alternative measures of batting performance. 20 Highest Batting Averages in …
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Let’s take a look, who made the fastest centuries by the number of balls faced in each of the three international cricket formats. Also, double centuries are even more of a feat, so who scored the fastest double centuries in test and ODI cricket? Read on to find out! Fastest Century in ODI As with …
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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 twice on a home and away …
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The Big Bash League is the highlight of Australia’s domestic season and I’ll now run you through each of the teams that are taking part. Also, see all Big Bash League squads listed. How Many Teams are in the Big Bash League? As of 2021/22, there are eight teams involved in the Big Bash League …
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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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Cricket is a game that provides a host of statistics and calculations for fans to take on board and here I’m going to look at one of the newest introductions – WASP. What is WASP in Cricket? WASP in cricket stands for Win And Score Predictor and it offers projections on team totals while showing …
