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.
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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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 international cricket. …
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 …
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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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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One Day Cricket has been with us now for over 50 years and in that time we’ve seen some teams come through to dominate the format. But who have been the most prolific captains in that time? Most Matches as Captain in ODI – Chart This top 20 chart lists the men who have skippered …
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It’s the biggest domestic cricket tournament in the world, but what is IPL exactly and how much do we know about it? What does IPL Stand for? In cricket, IPL stands for Indian Premier League, a T20 cricket tournament which was originally established in 2008. It is traditionally played from April through to June each …
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Fielders can be underrated in ODI cricket but all it takes is one catch to turn a game so let’s take a moment to look at the catching records in this format. Most Catches in ODI – Fielding Records 1. Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene currently holds the record for most ODI catches and …
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They are the joint oldest test playing nation on earth and were also involved in the first ever one day international and the first T20 international. In the present day, it’s said that there are 1,558,821 registered players Australia. The history of cricket in Australia extends over 200 years and we’re now going to talk …
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Some dismissals defy belief and will forever be remembered for the bizarre way in which the batter in question managed to get out. 5 Strange Dismissals in Test Cricket 1. Michael Vaughan, England Dismissal: Handled the Ball Match: 3rd Test against India at Bengaluru, 2001 Future England captain Michael Vaughan was entering his best period …
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The Captain is there to guide his or her team to victory, either by example or through their inspirational leadership. Some of the greatest skippers of all time have given us their thoughts on cricket and here are some of the most memorable quotes in the game’s history. Best Cricket Captain Quotes Ricky Ponting Every …
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In modern cricket, with its distinct limited overs formats, the issue of strike rate is one that has become increasingly important. A high strike rate makes a batsman more valuable to their team and it’s also likely to attract the attention of high-paying global franchises. What is the Batting Strike Rate? A strike rate is …
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This is a target for all bowlers to achieve and a maiden over can give them a clear advantage against the batsmen but what does the term actually mean? The Most Maiden Overs in Test Cricket What is a Maiden Over in Cricket? A Maiden Over is an over where no runs are scored by …
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The Man of the Series award underlines just how valuable a player has been to their side but who has recorded the most wins in all three of cricket’s formats? Top 10 Most Man of the Series in ODI Top 10 Most Man of the Series in T20I Top 10 Most Man of the Series …
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Ashes contests between England and Australia have often been fiery affairs but nothing has come close to the 1932/33 series down under. Hostile, intimidatory bowling from the English attack led to some serious ill feeling which is still discussed over 85 years later. What is Bodyline Bowling? Bodyline is also known as leg theory and …
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Catches win matches and we’ve seen some incredible grabs by cricketers over the years but which have been the best in the history of the game? 15 Best Catches in Cricket History 1. Ben Stokes vs South Africa (ICC Cricket World Cup 2019) The fielder, himself, admitted that he was a little out of position …
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Cricket has a language all of its own and one of the more curious terms is the ‘jaffa’. But what does jaffa mean and how did the phrase come about? What is a Jaffa in Cricket? It has no fixed definition but generally a jaffa is an unplayable, exceptional delivery. The batsman will either play …
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It may not be a question that you’ve ever thought of asking but, in these days of modern technology, it’s very interesting to discover just what cricketers wear inside their jersey, on their back. What do Cricketers Wear on Their Backs? If you’re watching an international game on the television then you’ll probably notice that …
It’s the time of year that we all look forward to but, exactly when is the cricket season and how long does it last? When is the Cricket Season? The answer depends on which part of the world you live in. In England, the cricket season starts at the beginning of April and finishes at …
They are the men and women in charge of the team and the responsibility for winning or losing lies with them. There have been some brilliant, inspirational captains in the history of cricket but who has been the best of them all? Who is the Best Cricket Captain in the World? Statistics show that India’s …
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 …
Power hitting in cricket is developing at a great speed. It’s exciting to watch but the pace of the game means that players and officials need to be more aware of their protection. Umpires are also at risk and they are starting to take action. What is the Cricket Umpire Shield? The umpire shield can …
Many sports have a perfect scoring scenario. In darts it’s the nine-dart finish while snooker has its maximum 147 break. A perfect phenomenon in cricket would be the six ball, six wicket but has it ever been done? What is a Six Ball Six Wicket? This occurs when six wickets are taken in one over. …
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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 greatest left handed batsman. The …
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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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 …
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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 …
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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. I’ve also seen some wonderful stadiums: Cricket grounds fascinate me and now we’re going to look at some of the biggest – both in terms of capacity and dimensions. Top 10 Largest Cricket Stadiums …
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