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
Cricket is a sport that is deeply entrenched in tradition and technique. Central to the essence of cricket is the equipment wielded by players, which not only ensures their safety but also impacts their performance on the field. For aspiring cricketers, understanding the significance of appropriate gear is paramount as they embark on their cricketing … Read more
In most sports, when fans ask ‘Who is the greatest to have ever played the game?’, you can get a lengthy, heated argument, possibly causing friendships to break and authorities to be called in with riot gear. But not with cricket. Because the answer is simple. State Library of South Australia from Australia, CC BY … 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
Hi there! My name is Jason, and welcome to my little slice of the internet. TheBoundaryEdge.com is dedicated to cricket, the sport that has captivated my heart and mind for thirty-… wait, is it 40 years now? Wow, time moves fast. This website is more than just a compendium of cricket knowledge, although hopefully it … Read more
