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.
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? The Most Successful Cricket Captains by Highest Winning Percentage Who is Currently the …
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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 West Indian …
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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