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.
It’s one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments around and this is a comprehensive guide to the Asia Cup. History Cricket has always been hugely popular in Asia and the continent has produced some of the best teams and individual players in the sport. The idea for the Asia Cup took hold in 1983 when …
The CLT20 was a competition designed to bring together the best T20 teams around the world but how did the tournament work and why did it come to an end? History of the CLT20 The Champions League T20 was a competition which involved the best performing T20 teams around the cricketing world. The sides in …
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One Day International cricket has developed in recent years and is played at a much higher run rate. Here are the highest scores in the format. What is the Highest Score in ODI by a Team? The highest score in ODI cricket by a team is 498/4. This was made by England when they played …
In test cricket there are no time or over restrictions on how long a team can bat. That means we have seen some very big scores and these are the highest of all. What is the Highest Score in Test Cricket by a Team? The highest score in the history of test match cricket is …
It’s the dream of every bowler when they make their international debut. A wicket with the very first ball tells us that they have arrived and here is a sample of some of the players who have achieved this feat. In Test Matches Maurice Tate – 16 June 1924, against South Africa Maurice Tate was …
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League cricket has exploded in the last ten years so let’s take this opportunity to look at the best divisions from around the world. Which is the Top T20 Cricket League in the World? There may be some differences of opinion but most cricket fans would agree that the Indian Premier League is the best …
Who Scored the Slowest Fifty in the IPL? JP Duminy is the man who holds the dubious distinction of scoring the slowest fifty in the history of the Indian Premier League. Playing for Mumbai Indians against Kings XI Punjab in the 2009 edition of the tournament, it took him 55 balls to reach his half …
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The Indian Premier League is the fastest and most popular domestic T20 competition in the world. But some batters have been more patient in their approach and here are the slowest IPL centuries of all time. Who Scored the Slowest Century in IPL History? The man credited with scoring the slowest ton in the history …
They are the men who can change a game of cricket with either the bat or the ball. We’re talking about all-rounders and it’s time now to look at the best in the history of the game. Top 15 All-Rounders of All Time Kapil Dev This list is not in any particular order but there …
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This is the longest format of the game and we should expect scoring rates in test cricket to be more modest than in limited overs matches. Here, then, are the slowest hundreds in test history. Slowest Century in Test Cricket History in terms of Minutes and Balls Faced The record for the slowest test century …
The Lowest Scores in Test cricket of All Time 26 – New Zealand against England – 1955 The lowest total in the history of test cricket is just 26. This record breaking score was made by New Zealand against England at Auckland in 1955. 30 – South Africa against England – 1896 South Africa had …
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It’s a skilful art and they are among the most important and exciting players in the game but just who have been the most successful leg spinners in world cricket? Who was the best Leg Spinner in the World? For me there should be no arguments here and I hope you’ll agree. The much-missed Shane …
The Ashes series between Australia and England has showcased some of the best batters in the history of cricket but who has scored the most centuries in these encounters? Most Hundreds in Ashes Series – Top 10 Centurions Don Bradman (19 centuries) It’s not a huge surprise to see Sir Donald Bradman’s name at the …
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Ashes encounters between England and Australia always tend to produce thrilling games but which are the best series of all time? Here’s a round up. Top 10 Memorable Ashes Series in Short Edgbaston, The 2005 Ashes Opinion will differ but, if you ask neutral cricket fans, they will often say that the 2005 Ashes series …
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It’s the oldest series in the history of international cricket but how much do we actually know about the Ashes? What is the Ashes Series? The Ashes series is a cricket tournament between England and Australia. The teams play test cricket in alternating countries. There are multiple tests within each series and the winning team …
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As a cricket playing country, India isn’t always renowned for their ability to produce fast bowlers. The truth is that they have developed some seriously good pacemen over the years, and this is a list of the best of those players. Best 10 Indian Fast Bowlers Ashish Nehra Ashish Nehra’s speed, swing and left arm …
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While Australia and the West Indies may have produced a higher density of fast bowlers, England have fielded some brilliant pacemen over the years. Here are the best of them. 10 + 1 Top English Fast Bowlers Darren Gough This list is in no particular order and, while Darren Gough may not have returned the …
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Indian cricket followers are fanatical about their favourite sport. Outside of the country, we marvel at the huge, packed grounds but which are the biggest cricket stadiums in India? Which is the Largest Cricket Stadium in India? The Narendra Modi Stadium, also known as the Motera Stadium, is the biggest cricket ground in India. The …
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They are responsible for describing and analysing the action that plays out in front of us but the cricket commentators can often produce witty and amusing quotes that are remembered across the years. Here are some of the best lines from cricket history. Brian Johnston The Bowler’s Holding the Batsman’s Willey The much-loved Brian Johnston …
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It’s the most important test series as far as English and Australian supporters are concerned. Bowlers can turn a match in a quick spell but who have been the most prolific across the course of an Ashes series? Top 10 Wickets in Ashes Series History Jim Laker (46 wickets) When you take 19 wickets in …
Modern day cricket is all about high levels of fitness and keeping your body in great shape but that hasn’t always been the case. Here are 15 of the heaviest cricketers of all time. 15 Heaviest Cricket Players of all Time Ramesh Powar – India A rotund spinner whose sunglasses also helped him to stand …
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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 …
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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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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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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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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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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