We continue with our series of selecting the right size of cricket gear. We started with the cricket bat and learning how to determine the best size and weight of cricket bat. And we continue now with cricket pads. Now, it’s important to know that selecting the right cricket pads is more than just a … Read more
We talked previously about the best cricket bat size for each age group. Now, we’re going to talk about what weight your perfect cricket bat should be. For the purpose of this article, I will use the term ‘you’ a lot, unless I am specifically speaking about a child or junior cricketer; if you are … Read more
For many people, cricket is more than just a sport. It’s something that brings families together. As parents, guardians or mentors, guiding our young cricketers in their sporting journey is both a privilege and an important responsibility. One crucial aspect of nurturing their love for the game is ensuring our future Test Captains have the … Read more
We’ve finally made it to our final trip through the history of Australia cricket. This time, it is the 21s century, a decade of very high highs, some lows, and some massive controversies and tragedy. Early 2000s: Continuation of Dominance The early 2000s were a period of remarkable dominance for Australian cricket, characterized by an … Read more
On our trip through the cricket history of Australia, we’ve seen cricket and Australia change over more than 200 years. Starting in the first tests ever, then progressing through pre-World Wars, and then into the first half of the 20th century, and then the 50s, 60s and 70s, we are now going to look at … Read more
So far, on our little trip through the history of cricket in Australia, we’ve learnt about the early days of Australian cricket – from settlement to the start of World War II, and then we learnt about cricket in the first half of the 20th century. Today, we start in the 50’s and progress through … Read more
We’ve been on a little trip through the history of cricket in Australia. In Part One, we looked at the early days of cricket in Australia, leading up to the first test in 1877, and then through to 1900. Now, we’ll look back at cricket in the first half of the 20th century, from 1900 … Read more
Welcome to this five part History of Cricket in Australia blog post. Part One will take us from the days of Colonial Australia, to the beginnings of World War II. To expect I can reduce decades of Australian cricket history into mere short paragraphs is ludicrous. You could write volumes, and people have, detailing Australia’s … Read more
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
Sachin Tendulkar – it is the name that resonates with cricket enthusiasts worldwide. To millions, no, hundreds of millions, maybe a billion or more, he wasn’t just a player, but an icon; a phenomenon that transcended the boundaries of the game. His journey from a humble beginning to becoming the maestro of cricket is a … Read more
