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.
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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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 …
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 …
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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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 four different countries so far – England, New Zealand Barbados and the Antigua. Obviously there is more to see and that list needs to be added to in the future. During that time, I’ve also seen some wonderful stadiums: Cricket grounds fascinate me and, in this article, …
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I’ve already discussed the art of swing bowling at length and how it can be used as an effective weapon. Now it’s time to take a closer look at some of the best exponents of swing bowling that the game has ever seen. Here are the 12 best swing bowlers of all time (strictly subjective). …
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In this guide we will look at the importance of a maiden century in cricket. This is the first time in a batsman’s career that they will score a hundred runs or more and it’s important for a number of reasons. Maiden Centuries can occur in all forms of the game and this major landmark …
A century is one of the most important statistics in cricket. In the following article, I discuss the meaning of the term and its significance in a batsman’s career. Also keep on reading, if you are interested in our up-to-date interactive charts about players with the most centuries. Centuries may not win games of cricket …
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Cricket is a global sport, now more than ever. This british sport is now played in more parts of the world than ever before and some might find it odd to ommit a popular sport like cricket from the Olympics. But was cricket ever included in the Olympics? And why is it missing now? Let’s …
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As the sport of cricket has evolved, organisers have continually introduced new formats in order to attract a new audience. Traditionally, test and first class cricket had been the only form of the game but, in more recent years, one day formats have been implemented in order to produce more attacking batting and a feast …
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