We continue the story of the History of Cricket in the West Indies. In our previous post, we discussed the history of West Indian cricket from 1950 to 1980. Now, we look at the 1980s, a time of total West Indies dominance, and the 1990s, when the crown started to slip. History of Cricket in … Read more
We continue the story of the History of Cricket in the West Indies. In our previous post, we discussed the history of West Indian cricket from the start until 1950. Now, we look at the 1950s to 1980s. History of Cricket in West Indies – 1950 to 1960 The 1950s marked a significant turning point … Read more
Welcome to the first in a series of four posts regarding the History of Cricket in the West Indies. This first part will take you from the early days of cricket before the West Indies’ first test, until the year 1950. So, stick around, and let’s learn some Calypso Cricket. Cricket in the West Indies … Read more
Bowling is an art that blends technique, strategy, and physical endurance. Whether you’re a beginner trying to grasp the basics or an experienced bowler aiming to refine your skills, the right drills can significantly enhance your performance. Here we explore a range of cricket drills that are designed to improve your bowling accuracy, control, variation, … Read more
Batting requires a blend of technique, timing, power, and mental fortitude. Whether you’re a beginner looking to develop the basics or an experienced player aiming to refine specific skills, the right drills can make a significant difference. This blog post covers a comprehensive range of cricket drills for batting, designed to enhance various aspects of … Read more
Fielding is an often-underestimated aspect of cricket, but it plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of a match. Catches win matches, and so does saving runs. For juniors, developing solid fielding skills early on can make a significant difference in their overall game. Today, we’ll provide a few simple, easy and enjoyable fielding … Read more
Shane Warne was born on September 13, 1969, in the Melbourne suburb of Upper Ferntree Gully, into a family that loved sports. As a child, Warne was not initially focused solely on cricket; he was an avid Australian Rules Football player and dreamed of playing professionally for St Kilda. His athleticism and competitive spirit were … Read more
The 1st Test of the 2002 series between Australia and South Africa at Johannesburg was highly anticipated, as it brought together two of the most competitive teams in world cricket. This test came straight on the heels of a three-test match series played in Australia between the same two teams, with all three test matches … Read more
The second Test of the 2006 Ashes series, held at the Adelaide Oval, came with significant pressure on both teams. Australia had convincingly won the first Test in Brisbane by 277 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. This victory put England, the defending Ashes holders, on the back foot. Coming into Adelaide, England … Read more
As Australia headed into the 4th Test of the 1995 series against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, the series was delicately poised at 1-all. This was a critical moment for Australian cricket, as they sought to clinch the series and solidify their status as the world’s top team. Having already won two Tests convincingly, … Read more
