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International cricket began in 1877 with the first Test organised between England and Australia. Since then, thousands of matches have been played in Test, ODI and T20I formats. A logical question occurs: which nation has proved most successful and has won the most number of games throughout the history of cricket? In this article, […]
Over the years, T20 cricket has become bigger and better. Batting has developed and gone to another level as well. Sixes have become a regular feature and with the big bats, sixes have got longer as well. We’ve seen some towering sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and here, let’s have a throwback […]
Twenty 20 cricket has been a fixture within the international cricketing calendar for a decade and a half. Often seen as a variation of cricket played recreationally, 20-over cricket was only introduced to the English County game in 2003, with many countries across the world following suit. It took 2 more years for T20 […]
In this article, we are going to give a review of 10 longest sixes recorded in cricket, including the longest recorded six in cricket history, the match during which it was scored and the circumstances in which the six was hit. #1 Shahid Afridi Playing an ODI against South Africa in 2013, Shahid Afridi […]
In this article, we are going to review the IPL batsmen with the greatest penchant for hitting sixes and some of the innings that have defined these audacious stroke makers. Top 5 Batsmen with Most Sixes in IPL History Chris Gayle | 326 Sixes With 326 sixes in 11 IPL seasons, Gayle has averaged […]
It goes without saying, cricket has developed with years. Sports followers often do not have time to watch long matches which last for five days or even one-day matches. They want entertainment and quick conclusions. With this evolved the T20 format, which initially did not gain much appreciation from the greats of the game […]
The crowd just love the big shots, don’t they? Irrespective of the format, fours and sixes have become a huge part of the game. They are big entertainers for excited fans. However, Test cricket is a game of attrition, discipline and concentration for the batsmen. They need to put their head down and be […]
It was the 10th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and by then, T20 had grown a lot. Bowling gained quite a bit of importance and in 2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) showed that one can win titles on the back of strong bowling attacks and performances. 2017 was a big year for bowlers. […]
In this article, we will take a look at the top ten fastest hundreds in the IPL, including the record set in 2013 by Chris Gayle that has stood the test of time. 30 Balls: Chris Gayle Royal Challengers Bangalore hosted Pune Warriors at Bengaluru on 23 April 2013. The hosts batted first with […]
Wicket-keeper is the only specialist fielding position in a cricket team. The role of a wicket-keeper is definitely the most important for any side and the player donning the gloves can decide the game with a missed catch or a brilliant stumping. For most of the cricketing history, a wicket-keeper was just expected to […]
With international cricket being played across three formats in recent times, the number of opportunities batsmen get currently to score runs far outweighs international cricketers of yesteryear. Test match cricket is often seen as a barometer by which a player is adjudged to be successful, whilst One Day International and T20 cricket have developed […]
Today’s cricket is skewed in favour of batsmen with bigger bats, flat pitches and smaller boundaries. Therefore, we are seeing more number of fours and sixes in the limited-over formats. Thus, bowlers suffer a nightmare in these conditions. However, the spectators love it all as they get to enjoy the big-hitting performance which proves […]
‘Catches win matches’ is an aphorism that never ages. In this article, we will take a look at five players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Top 5 Players with Most Catches in Test Matches Speaking of the cricketers with the most catches, we will provide you with some details of […]
Fielding is a vital component across all three formats of cricket. In fact, it is pretty underrated as well, especially in T20 cricket. The game goes around and turns so quickly that a dropped catch or a missed opportunity might well cost the team very dearly. Hence, like batting and bowling, fielding has revolutionised […]
Centuries are considered gold in Test cricket. They help teams win matches and draw the ones that could not be won. Half-centuries though aren’t celebrated as much as the centuries are and are more often considered missed chances of scoring centuries. Needless to say, they are as important in Test cricket. Let’s take a […]