Cricket: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
IPL 2013: Format & Schedule
The Indian Premier League (IPL) extravaganza is back for 2013 with 76 matches in eight weeks.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) extravaganza is back for 2013 with 76 matches in eight weeks.
Top 10 Most Unbeatable Cricket Records
Cricket is a game piled high with records and statistics. I've picked ten that ought to be unbeatable and stand the test of time.
Cricket is a game piled high with records and statistics. I've picked ten that ought to be unbeatable and stand the test of time.
10 Great IPL Innings
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has offered some of the finest Twenty20 batting the game has seen. Here are ten of the best IPL innings.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has offered some of the finest Twenty20 batting the game has seen. Here are ten of the best IPL innings.
International Cricket Calendar July-December 2013
A regularly updated schedule of men's international cricket fixtures in 2013 for the period from July to December, including Pakistan's tour of South Africa, England's tour of New Zealand, and Australia's tour of India.
A regularly updated schedule of men's international cricket fixtures in 2013 for the period from July to December, including Pakistan's tour of South Africa, England's tour of New Zealand, and Australia's tour of India.
Top Five One-Day International Matches of All Time
The top five one-day international matches of all time had drama, tension and the very best in individual performances. This list suggests a top five one-day internationals across cricket history.
The top five one-day international matches of all time had drama, tension and the very best in individual performances. This list suggests a top five one-day internationals across cricket history.
Ten Great Fast Bowlers In Test Cricket - About.com Cricket
Here are ten great fast bowlers from Test cricket history who combine pace, sideways movement, and accuracy to run riot against opposing batsmen.
Here are ten great fast bowlers from Test cricket history who combine pace, sideways movement, and accuracy to run riot against opposing batsmen.
10 Ways of Getting Out
A full list, with examples, of the cricket dismissals that make up the ten ways of getting out.
A full list, with examples, of the cricket dismissals that make up the ten ways of getting out.
International Cricket Captain 2012 Review
International Cricket Captain 2012, the latest version of Childish Things' cricket management game, offers more of the same but with a few new features.
International Cricket Captain 2012, the latest version of Childish Things' cricket management game, offers more of the same but with a few new features.
International Cricket Calendar Jan-Jun 2013
A full calendar of men's international cricket fixtures in 2013 for the period from January to June, including Pakistan's tour of South Africa, England's tour of New Zealand, and Australia's tour of India.
A full calendar of men's international cricket fixtures in 2013 for the period from January to June, including Pakistan's tour of South Africa, England's tour of New Zealand, and Australia's tour of India.
Net run rate (NRR) - Cricket Glossary
Net run rate (NRR) is a metric used in cricket to rank a team's performance in a league or cup competition. It is calculated by comparing a team's run rate with that of their opposition.
Net run rate (NRR) is a metric used in cricket to rank a team's performance in a league or cup competition. It is calculated by comparing a team's run rate with that of their opposition.
How Do ICC Rankings Work?
The ICC's Test Championship, ODI Championship and T20I Championship rankings explained in detail.
The ICC's Test Championship, ODI Championship and T20I Championship rankings explained in detail.
Sir Donald Bradman Profile
Quite simply, Donald Bradman (aka 'The Don') is the best cricket player to have played the game. Read more about this amazing batsman and cricket legend in this player profile.
Quite simply, Donald Bradman (aka 'The Don') is the best cricket player to have played the game. Read more about this amazing batsman and cricket legend in this player profile.
Fielding Tips: Orthodox Cup Catching
A set of step-by-step instructions on catching with an orthodox cup, the most basic method of catching a cricket ball.
A set of step-by-step instructions on catching with an orthodox cup, the most basic method of catching a cricket ball.
Beginner's Guide to Watching Cricket
You're watching your first game of cricket and have no idea what's going on. Here's what you need to know.
You're watching your first game of cricket and have no idea what's going on. Here's what you need to know.
India Cricket Team Profile
Cricket in India has gone from a British colonial pastime to a source of great wealth and power for the nation, as well as the greatest passion of a billion people. Learn more here about the Indian cricket team, its best players, its World Cup record and more.
Cricket in India has gone from a British colonial pastime to a source of great wealth and power for the nation, as well as the greatest passion of a billion people. Learn more here about the Indian cricket team, its best players, its World Cup record and more.
Cricket Bat Basics
The materials, dimensions, and major brands of cricket bats, for your quick reference.
The materials, dimensions, and major brands of cricket bats, for your quick reference.
Cricket Field Basics
A quick reference on cricket fields: how big they need to be, what markings are required, and the types of ground cricket can be played on.
A quick reference on cricket fields: how big they need to be, what markings are required, and the types of ground cricket can be played on.
Cricket Ball Basics
In this quick reference on the cricket ball, you'll learn about its materials, required dimensions, and the important rules regarding its use.
In this quick reference on the cricket ball, you'll learn about its materials, required dimensions, and the important rules regarding its use.
Cricket Pitch Basics
In this quick reference on the cricket pitch, you'll learn about its markings, required dimensions, and the types of pitch that can be used.
In this quick reference on the cricket pitch, you'll learn about its markings, required dimensions, and the types of pitch that can be used.
New Zealand Cricket Team Profile
A brief look at the history of New Zealand's national cricket team, with a look at its international record and World Cup performances, as well as famous New Zealand players.
A brief look at the history of New Zealand's national cricket team, with a look at its international record and World Cup performances, as well as famous New Zealand players.
Australia Cricket Team Profile
Australia has been the most successful national team in the history of cricket. Find out more about its international record and World Cup performances, as well as famous Australian players.
Australia has been the most successful national team in the history of cricket. Find out more about its international record and World Cup performances, as well as famous Australian players.
6 Best Test Cricket Innings of 2012
A list of the six best individual Test cricket innings of 2012, from David Warner's swashbuckling Perth century to Kevin Pietersen's glorious comeback in Mumbai.
A list of the six best individual Test cricket innings of 2012, from David Warner's swashbuckling Perth century to Kevin Pietersen's glorious comeback in Mumbai.
Golden duck - Cricket Glossary
A golden duck is the dismissal of a batter in a cricket match for zero runs off their first ball.
A golden duck is the dismissal of a batter in a cricket match for zero runs off their first ball.
How to Form Long Barriers
A set of step-by-step instructions on how to form a long barrier, the best way of stopping a rolling cricket ball.
A set of step-by-step instructions on how to form a long barrier, the best way of stopping a rolling cricket ball.
Strike rate (batting) - Cricket Glossary
In cricket, a batter's strike rate is the speed at which they score runs.
In cricket, a batter's strike rate is the speed at which they score runs.
Zimbabwe Cricket Team Profile
Politics has overshadowed much of Zimbabwe's cricket history but it has still managed to produce a few world-class players and stage a couple of World Cup heists. Get the run-down on the Zimbabwe national cricket team here.
Politics has overshadowed much of Zimbabwe's cricket history but it has still managed to produce a few world-class players and stage a couple of World Cup heists. Get the run-down on the Zimbabwe national cricket team here.
Diamond duck - Cricket Glossary
A diamond duck in cricket is either being dismissed for zero off the first ball of an innings or being dismissed without facing a ball.
A diamond duck in cricket is either being dismissed for zero off the first ball of an innings or being dismissed without facing a ball.
Run rate - Cricket Glossary
Run rate in cricket is the speed at which a team scores its runs.
Run rate in cricket is the speed at which a team scores its runs.
Test Match - Cricket Glossary
A Test match in cricket is a five-day match between two top-level national representative cricket teams, during which each team bats two innings.
A Test match in cricket is a five-day match between two top-level national representative cricket teams, during which each team bats two innings.
Six - Cricket Glossary
In cricket, a six is the scoring of six runs with a shot that does not bounce before touching or crossing the boundary of the field.
In cricket, a six is the scoring of six runs with a shot that does not bounce before touching or crossing the boundary of the field.
Duck - Cricket Glossary
A duck in cricket is the dismissal of a batter for zero runs.
A duck in cricket is the dismissal of a batter for zero runs.
3 Great Test Cricket Rearguard Actions
Test cricket produces some great rearguard actions where players had to dig deep to keep their teams in the game. Here are three of them.
Test cricket produces some great rearguard actions where players had to dig deep to keep their teams in the game. Here are three of them.
Twenty20 - Cricket Glossary
Twenty20 is a short form of cricket in which each team bats for 20 overs.
Twenty20 is a short form of cricket in which each team bats for 20 overs.
2013 ICC Women's World Cup: Tournament Format
The 2012 ICC Women's World Cup (wwc13) format involves eight teams competing across two group stages and a playoff stage.
The 2012 ICC Women's World Cup (wwc13) format involves eight teams competing across two group stages and a playoff stage.
Martin Crowe's Five Best Innings
Five of the best from Martin Crowe, who is widely regarded to be New Zealand's greatest batsman - especially for his performances in the 1992 World Cup.
Five of the best from Martin Crowe, who is widely regarded to be New Zealand's greatest batsman - especially for his performances in the 1992 World Cup.
Strike rate (bowling) - Cricket Glossary
A bowler's strike rate in cricket is the average number of balls they bowl per wicket.
A bowler's strike rate in cricket is the average number of balls they bowl per wicket.
Little Master Cricket Review
Little Master Cricket is a small, fun, and very addictive arcade cricket game for PC, Mac and iOS.
Little Master Cricket is a small, fun, and very addictive arcade cricket game for PC, Mac and iOS.
Pitch - Cricket Glossary
In cricket, the pitch is the 22-yard flat, rolled strip of grass or artificial turf in the centre of the field.
In cricket, the pitch is the 22-yard flat, rolled strip of grass or artificial turf in the centre of the field.
Sri Lanka Cricket Team Profile
Sri Lanka can lay claim to being the most innovative international cricket team of the 1990s and 2000s. Find out more about its international record and World Cup performances, as well as the key players in Sri Lankan cricket.
Sri Lanka can lay claim to being the most innovative international cricket team of the 1990s and 2000s. Find out more about its international record and World Cup performances, as well as the key players in Sri Lankan cricket.
Innings - Cricket Glossary
An innings in cricket is one completed turn at bat, either for a team or for a player.
An innings in cricket is one completed turn at bat, either for a team or for a player.
South Africa Cricket Team Profile
Since reinstatement to international cricket in 1991, after 20 years in apartheid-induced isolation, South Africa have grown into a formidable, well-balanced team. Now, when will they fix their World Cup record?
Since reinstatement to international cricket in 1991, after 20 years in apartheid-induced isolation, South Africa have grown into a formidable, well-balanced team. Now, when will they fix their World Cup record?
Pair - Cricket Glossary
A pair in cricket is the dismissal of a batter for a duck (zero runs) in both innings of a match.
A pair in cricket is the dismissal of a batter for a duck (zero runs) in both innings of a match.
2012 Test Cricket Team of the Year
The verdict is in: here are the eleven best Test cricket players of 2012.
The verdict is in: here are the eleven best Test cricket players of 2012.
2012 Champions League Twenty20: Tournament Format
The 2012 Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) involves a six-team qualifying tournament, from which two teams will join a ten-team group stage. A knockout stage will decide the winner(s).
The 2012 Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) involves a six-team qualifying tournament, from which two teams will join a ten-team group stage. A knockout stage will decide the winner(s).
10 to Watch at ICC World T20
For my money, these are ten cricket players who could make a splash at the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
For my money, these are ten cricket players who could make a splash at the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
England Cricket Team Profile
Cricket as we know it was born in England but the game has moved well beyond its borders. This England cricket team profile tracks its progress from early dominance to becoming part of a global calendar, including a timeline and stars of the past and today.
Cricket as we know it was born in England but the game has moved well beyond its borders. This England cricket team profile tracks its progress from early dominance to becoming part of a global calendar, including a timeline and stars of the past and today.
2012 ICC Women's World Twenty20: Format
The 2012 ICC Women's World Twenty20 (wwt20) format involves eight teams competing across a group stage and a knockout stage.
The 2012 ICC Women's World Twenty20 (wwt20) format involves eight teams competing across a group stage and a knockout stage.
Four - Cricket Glossary
In cricket, a four is the scoring of four runs with a shot that bounces before touching or crossing the boundary of the field.
In cricket, a four is the scoring of four runs with a shot that bounces before touching or crossing the boundary of the field.
One Day International (ODI) - Cricket Glossary
A one day international (ODI) is a 50-over-per-side cricket match between two national teams, completed in a single day's play.
A one day international (ODI) is a 50-over-per-side cricket match between two national teams, completed in a single day's play.
A Perfect Twenty20 Partnership
In the IPL final on 28 May 2011, Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay put on one of the great partnerships in the history of Twenty20 cricket.
In the IPL final on 28 May 2011, Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay put on one of the great partnerships in the history of Twenty20 cricket.
Super Over - Cricket Glossary
A super over is a one-over-per-side contest to decide the winner of a tie in a Twenty20 cricket match.
A super over is a one-over-per-side contest to decide the winner of a tie in a Twenty20 cricket match.
The USACA Social Media Debacle
The USACA Facebook admin, presumably Secretary Kenwyn Williams, has provided the cricket world with a lengthy lesson on how not to use social media.
The USACA Facebook admin, presumably Secretary Kenwyn Williams, has provided the cricket world with a lengthy lesson on how not to use social media.
2012 ICC World Twenty20: Format
The 2012 ICC World Twenty20 format involves a group stage, a Super Eight stage and a knockout stage.
The 2012 ICC World Twenty20 format involves a group stage, a Super Eight stage and a knockout stage.
2012 World T20: The Final - Sri Lanka vs West Indies
West Indies are the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 champions after a fantastic win in the final against Sri Lanka.
West Indies are the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 champions after a fantastic win in the final against Sri Lanka.
Aus v SA 2012 Test Series Preview
A preview of the three-Test series between Australia and South Africa in Australia from November to December 2012, with fixtures and talking points.
A preview of the three-Test series between Australia and South Africa in Australia from November to December 2012, with fixtures and talking points.
Royal duck - Cricket Glossary
A royal duck is the dismissal of a batter in a cricket match for zero runs off the first ball of the innings.
A royal duck is the dismissal of a batter in a cricket match for zero runs off the first ball of the innings.