Professional Cricket

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.

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List of ICC Cricket Playing Countries with Associate Cricket Nations

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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Capped and Uncapped Player Meaning – Most Capped Test Cricketers

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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Sheffield Shield 101: The Oldest First Class Competition in Australia

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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What is Batting Average in Cricket – 20 Highest Averages in Test Matches

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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Fastest Century in Cricket – The Quickest ODI, T20 and Test Centuries

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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What is IPL in Cricket? – Introduction to the Indian Premier League Tournament

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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History of Cricket in Australia – From the First Match to BBL

History of Cricket in Australia – From the First Match to BBL

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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Strange Dismissals in Cricket as of 2023 – Test and ODI Matches

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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Batting Strike Rate in Cricket: Highest Strike Rate in ODI and T20

Batting Strike Rate in Cricket: Highest Strike Rate in ODI and T20

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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What is Bodyline Bowling – The Story of the 1932/33 Ashes Series

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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15 Unbelievable Catches in Cricket History – Best Catches Up to 2023

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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Daddy Hundreds in Cricket – The Highest Individual Scores in Test Cricket

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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Most Runs in Test Cricket – 1985 – 2023 Interactive Chart and Complete List

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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Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World by Boundary and Capacity (2023)

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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