Tips

  It’s a dream of every fast bowler to run in at full tilt and send down thunderbolts, creating all sorts of problems for batters. Pace is something that not every bowler possesses and it doesn’t come naturally to everybody either. There are a few bowlers who are naturally built and born to bowl fast. […]

Fielding is a huge part of the game. There is a lot of focus and attention given to the two main aspects of batting and bowling. However, the third aspect, fielding, cannot be undermined either. It forms a vital component and it is important for teams to field well. We’ve seen multiple times that fielding […]

In the world of cricket, there are some dominant forces that the opposition fear playing against. Australia was dominating the game since the 2000s. They won three consecutive world cups, proving to be an invincible team. Strong bowling attack and aggressive batting. The verbal spat and the on-field sledging by the mighty Australians used to […]

  You must have often wondered why is it that some cricketers find it incredibly easy to hit sixes while some are poor at even connecting the ball, to say nothing of sixes. The T20 cricket demands scoring heavily, thus, batsmen these days practice specifically for this aspect of the game. At times, it seems […]

  The road to becoming an umpire begins by joining a local cricket association. The association will have some requirements that prospective umpires must satisfy. Such requirements usually include enrolling in umpiring courses and attending in-person training sessions before you can get certified. You would need to pass the association’s umpiring test before you can […]

  Cricket is a game of innovation. You get to see cricketers coming up with new ways of taking wickets and scoring runs. As the game gained publicity and got diversified, every country had different playing conditions and its own way of playing good cricket. In the subcontinent, bowlers have introduced the art of reverse […]

  Coaching is perhaps not as important in any other sport as it is in cricket. A very complex sport on many levels, cricket requires some technical skills that players need to fine-tune with the help of coaches. In the modern era, with cricket having three different formats of Test cricket, One Day Internationals and […]

  These batting tips are intended for those who already play the game, not for those who are learning how to play. Therefore, we will not focus on choosing the right bat to play with, give advice on how to grip the bat, how to take a guard at the wicket or how to run […]

  Playing cricket with a tennis ball is tougher than it can appear to be. Good leather ball cricketers can struggle in a game of tennis ball cricket. The primary difference between the two types of cricket is obvious – the ball. Tennis ball cricket is not played with a conventional tennis ball. In other […]

  Cricket is a sport where the competition is between the bat and ball in terms of runs and wickets. Spin bowling is a form of bowling where the ball is bowled with rapid revolutions so that the ball deviates after pitching making it difficult for batsmen to hit the ball. Spin bowling is a […]

  The subject of captaincy in cricket is akin to a management lesson. If you can lead a cricket team successfully, then you will probably be able to lead people in almost any circumstances in life. Captaincy and leadership in cricket are all about managing people and getting the best out of them on the […]

  Batting is one of the acts of cricket where a person is required to hit the ball with a bat in order to score runs. Every player is required to bat at some point during a cricket game. Batting is an aspect that involves skills, power, hand-eye coordination, concentration and decision making of a […]

  The importance of the technique you use when holding the cricket bat can be underrated while in fact, it forms the basis for good batting. Even the slightest changes to the grip can impact many aspects, including your ability to play shots on the leg and off side. Moreover, you might end up playing […]

  If you’re wondering how to bowl in cricket and need a couple of useful lessons, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will give you valuable advice and clear instructions on how to bowl a cricket ball and become a good bowler. Bowling means throwing the ball towards the stumps […]