The definition and application of the no-ball rule plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and fairness of the sport. In this post we’ll explore the current definition of a no-ball, as well as step back in the time machine and see how the rule has changed of cricket’s history. We’ll also discuss the … Read more
The LBW (Leg Before Wicket) rule is one of cricket’s most fundamental and debated regulations, playing a pivotal role in the balance between bat and ball. It’s a difficult rule to understand, and before we get around to fully explaining the rule, we’re going to provide some backstory to the LBW rule, how it came … Read more
We’ve learnt about all the different Cricketing Terms, and we now (sort of) understand a number of the different Umpire Signals. Let’s talk about all those weird sounding fielding positions. Cricket is a game of strategy and precision. It involves meticulous planning not only in batting and bowling but also in field placements. The strategic … Read more
Understanding the Language of Cricket: Umpire Signals Hopefully, by now, you understand a little about all the different Cricketing Terms. Now, we’ll try to explain the different umpiring signals. Cricket is a game the celebrates strategy, skill and sportsmanship, and like any game, it boasts its own language and communication system. Forefront of the communication … Read more
The Ultimate Cricket Glossary People who understand cricket and breathe and live cricket, speak in a language using words that might seem alien and non-sensical to those who’ve never seen a googly get smashed through the gully to the boundary by the nightwatchman to bring up their century. At TheBoundaryEdge we want to help demystify … Read more
Explaining cricket … really? Explaining a sport that is both so simple – person with bat hits a ball – and extremely complex – silly-mid-off, anyone? Or how about a googly? But here goes. Cricket is a sport that transcends international boundaries and crosses cultures, and has become a global phenomenon, captivating the hearts of … Read more
