Cricket
Cricket is played in more than 100 countries and is popular especially in India, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the West Indian nations. Cricket was developed by the British and is considered to be a national sport of England. Played on a field of grass, cricket involves two teams of 11 players, with the defending team bowling a ball toward a target located on the side of the opposing team, whose batter tries to block the target, hit the ball and score a run through a succession of movements. This section features articles and news on the game of cricket.
England's Rise: From the Ashes, since the Ashes
This article talks about England's performances in Test cricket in recent times. It also focuses on how England became the number one team in Test cricket.
The Great Wall of India - Rahul Dravid
The cricketing world's 'Mr. Dependable' has been a true sportsman throughout his career. Exclusively dedicated to cricket is an article below that hopes to continue the legacy of another cricketing behemoth - Rahul Dravid.
Andrew Strauss Biography
Andrew Strauss, the captain of the English Test squad has been hailed as one of the best openers to have played for England. He has the distinction of leading the English team to win two consecutive Ashes series, both at home and away. Let us know more about this talented cricketer in this article...
How to Play the Straight Drive - The Best Shot in Cricket
Confidence is crucial for every batsman to taste success when at the crease. And no other cricketing shot skyrockets a batsman's confidence level as much as the straight drive. Here are some useful tips on how to play the straight drive. Have a look...
Muralitharan Retirement Ends Golden Spin Era
The Muttiah Muralitharan retirement from test cricket has brought to end a golden spin era that involved Murali, Warne and Kumble.
Muralitharan Retirement Confirmed
The world's highest wicket taker, Muttiah Muralitharan has confirmed that he will retire from Test cricket this month. Muralitharan's retirement will deprive cricket fans of seeing one of the best spin bowlers in the history of the game, play again...
Adam Gilchrist Biography
The biography of Adam Gilchrist reveals the achievements of a great international cricketer. Gilly or Churchy, as he is fondly called, is one of the most aggressive left-handed batsmen and effective wicketkeepers in test cricket history. To know more about this mercurial Australian cricketer, read this Adam Gilchrist biography.
Mongoose Bat: Future of T20 Cricket
With the introduction mongoose cricket bat and its successful on-field demo by Matthew Hayden (93 runs off 43 balls), the interest in this piece of willow is on a rise. One would see most of the T20 players using this cricket bat in the near future.
India Move to No. 1 in ICC Test Team Rankings
India takes the top place in ICC cricket team rankings after defeating Sri Lanka.
Cricket: India Win 100th Test
India trash Sri Lanka to win their 100th test match.
Cricket: Australia Beat India after Chewing Off All Their Nail Stubs
This is an unfair, unfair world. If you have watched last night's India-Australia match, you'll know exactly what I am talking about. After having everything from heart palpitations to nervous break downs during the exciting one day cricket match, I will try to recreate the monumental yet sad event of the day. Here's a take on yesterday's India-Australia match number 5.
History of Cricket
Cricket, often referred to as the 'Gentleman's Game', has its origins in the 16th century, although the international matches were played only after the 1800s. It's a popular game in most Commonwealth Nations and is widely gaining on its global appeal.
Australia: Back to Earth in Perth (And so not liking it)
As I made clear in my Twenty20 article, I am not a cricket fan. I cannot tell a square drive from a leg spin (I know one is a batting terminology and the other is a bowling terminology... mate), but again, cricket has been the flavor around me for quite some time, and as a person who takes contemporary happenings very seriously, here I am with my take on the latest test series between India and Australia.
Cricket Equipment
For beginners in cricket, here is the ready information on cricket equipment.
Steve Waugh - King of Cricket!
One cannot think Cricket without Steve Waugh. No doubt he has his place among cricket's all-time greats. Not only for he scored mountain of runs in both form of game, or for his astonishing stint as Australia's captain, or for figuring in the most number of Tests by any player, but for qualities with which he enriched the game. His eyes like flints, skin made of rawhide, cricketing heart of stone, will of conqueror...
LBW For Dummies
LBW is one of the most complex cricketing dismissals to understand. This article tries to explain the basics of LBW; the rules and the exceptions. The article is written for those who like cricket, but are confused about some aspects of LBW.
Technology In Cricket: More or Less?
Predictive tools like Hawkeye and Snickometer may well turn out to be the next innovations that will improve umpiring decisions, just like the third-umpire. Fear of technology should not be the only reason for discarding them -- they deserve a fair trial.
This article talks about England's performances in Test cricket in recent times. It also focuses on how England became the number one team in Test cricket.
The Great Wall of India - Rahul Dravid
The cricketing world's 'Mr. Dependable' has been a true sportsman throughout his career. Exclusively dedicated to cricket is an article below that hopes to continue the legacy of another cricketing behemoth - Rahul Dravid.
Andrew Strauss Biography
Andrew Strauss, the captain of the English Test squad has been hailed as one of the best openers to have played for England. He has the distinction of leading the English team to win two consecutive Ashes series, both at home and away. Let us know more about this talented cricketer in this article...
How to Play the Straight Drive - The Best Shot in Cricket
Confidence is crucial for every batsman to taste success when at the crease. And no other cricketing shot skyrockets a batsman's confidence level as much as the straight drive. Here are some useful tips on how to play the straight drive. Have a look...
Muralitharan Retirement Ends Golden Spin Era
The Muttiah Muralitharan retirement from test cricket has brought to end a golden spin era that involved Murali, Warne and Kumble.
Muralitharan Retirement Confirmed
The world's highest wicket taker, Muttiah Muralitharan has confirmed that he will retire from Test cricket this month. Muralitharan's retirement will deprive cricket fans of seeing one of the best spin bowlers in the history of the game, play again...
Adam Gilchrist Biography
The biography of Adam Gilchrist reveals the achievements of a great international cricketer. Gilly or Churchy, as he is fondly called, is one of the most aggressive left-handed batsmen and effective wicketkeepers in test cricket history. To know more about this mercurial Australian cricketer, read this Adam Gilchrist biography.
Mongoose Bat: Future of T20 Cricket
With the introduction mongoose cricket bat and its successful on-field demo by Matthew Hayden (93 runs off 43 balls), the interest in this piece of willow is on a rise. One would see most of the T20 players using this cricket bat in the near future.
India Move to No. 1 in ICC Test Team Rankings
India takes the top place in ICC cricket team rankings after defeating Sri Lanka.
Cricket: India Win 100th Test
India trash Sri Lanka to win their 100th test match.
Cricket: Australia Beat India after Chewing Off All Their Nail Stubs
This is an unfair, unfair world. If you have watched last night's India-Australia match, you'll know exactly what I am talking about. After having everything from heart palpitations to nervous break downs during the exciting one day cricket match, I will try to recreate the monumental yet sad event of the day. Here's a take on yesterday's India-Australia match number 5.
History of Cricket
Cricket, often referred to as the 'Gentleman's Game', has its origins in the 16th century, although the international matches were played only after the 1800s. It's a popular game in most Commonwealth Nations and is widely gaining on its global appeal.
Australia: Back to Earth in Perth (And so not liking it)
As I made clear in my Twenty20 article, I am not a cricket fan. I cannot tell a square drive from a leg spin (I know one is a batting terminology and the other is a bowling terminology... mate), but again, cricket has been the flavor around me for quite some time, and as a person who takes contemporary happenings very seriously, here I am with my take on the latest test series between India and Australia.
Cricket Equipment
For beginners in cricket, here is the ready information on cricket equipment.
Steve Waugh - King of Cricket!
One cannot think Cricket without Steve Waugh. No doubt he has his place among cricket's all-time greats. Not only for he scored mountain of runs in both form of game, or for his astonishing stint as Australia's captain, or for figuring in the most number of Tests by any player, but for qualities with which he enriched the game. His eyes like flints, skin made of rawhide, cricketing heart of stone, will of conqueror...
LBW For Dummies
LBW is one of the most complex cricketing dismissals to understand. This article tries to explain the basics of LBW; the rules and the exceptions. The article is written for those who like cricket, but are confused about some aspects of LBW.
Technology In Cricket: More or Less?
Predictive tools like Hawkeye and Snickometer may well turn out to be the next innovations that will improve umpiring decisions, just like the third-umpire. Fear of technology should not be the only reason for discarding them -- they deserve a fair trial.