What's a backlift in batting? The cricket backlift technique is when the batter lifts their bat as the ball is about to be bowled. Think of it like getting ready to hit the ball. The way you lift your bat, or your "backlift", helps you decide how you'll play the ball. Different batters might use…
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In cricket, a batsman's job is to score and protect his spot. They can't hit every ball or block every one. They adjust their shot based on how the ball comes and where players are standing. Do you know about the different cricket shots? Or which shot matches which kind of ball? And have you…
When I was a kid, I used to love watching cricket in the 1970s. Australia was famous for its outstanding fast bowlers back then. Even today, they have some really good pacemen on their team. Let's talk about some of the best ones. Greatest Australian Fast Bowlers 1. Glenn McGrath Glenn McGrath might not…
I’ve been lucky enough to watch cricket in three different countries so far – England, New Zealand and the West Indies. Here we take a look at the 11 largest cricket stadiums.
I’ve also seen some wonderful stadiums: Cricket grounds fascinate me and now we’re going to look at some of the biggest – both in…
The follow-on rule is cricket is a key aspect in test match cricket. In this article, I'll be elaborating on every detail related to the follow-on in cricket.
The Follow-On Rule Explained
The follow-on rule only applies in a type of cricket match where each team plays two innings. This means it's relevant to test and…
Cricket shoes and cricket spikes are naturally an essential part of a cricket players toolkit. It’s essential to find the right pair. Here we take a look at the top 5 cricket footwear for fast bowlers in 2023.
Adidas Adipower Vector 20: High-Performance Cricket Shoes for Fast Bowlers
The manufacturer's details for these shoes emphasize how…
Here we take a look at the best Cricket Video Games for PC in 2023.
Ashes Cricket (2017)
This 2017 release is all about the intense match between England and Australia known as "The Ashes." The Ashes is not just any trophy, but the most ancient one in test cricket. This game recreates the excitement and…
Australia boasts a selection of the world's most magnificent cricket arenas, and I am about to delve deeper into exploring the cream of the crop among these venues.
1. Adelaide Oval
I think the best cricket stadium in Australia is the Adelaide Oval. It opened in 1871 and three years later, South Australia started using it…
Here is a quick run-down of the top 10 rated cricket films and TV shows available to see in 2023, as rated for in IMDB.
Playing Away (1987)
Playing Away is a hilarious comedy that revolves around the convergence of two contrasting worlds. In this delightful story, a peaceful English village club extends an invitation to…
Hotspot is a technology designed to assist umpires. Let's explore how it works. Simply put, Hotspot helps figure out if the ball has struck the batsman, their bat, or pad. It uses infrared cameras to detect what the ball hits after the bowler throws it. This information from Hotspot then aids the third umpire in…