Over 50 Australian cricketers have been inducted into their Hall of Fame, but who are the five greatest from that elite set of sporting superstars? 1 Don Bradman Surely the legendary Sir Don Bradman has to be at the top of any list. The man known simply as ‘The Don’, once hailed by a former […]
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Greatest Batter v Bowler Rivalries in Test Cricket
Although a team sport, individual battles are crucial in cricket and the sport’s history is peppered with some iconic rivalries between batter and bowler. Here is a look at five of the greatest… Sachin Tendulkar v Glenn McGrath India legend Sachin Tendulkar could strike fear into the most accomplished bowlers but it appeared he may […]
5 Best West Indies Players of All Time
The Caribbean has produced some of the most legendary cricketers in the history of the game so ranking the best West Indies stars of all time is a tough task, but here is our top five: George Headley Before the great West Indies teams of the 1970s and 1980s or the 1950s side featuring the […]
Types of Bowling in Cricket
Bowling is an art in cricket and, much like in baseball, the result of the team very much depends on the individual duels between bowler and batter. Although bowlers can take wickets with just one particular type of delivery, the varying conditions of the pitches around the world mean that to achieve sustained success, bowlers […]
Shane Warne in Profile
After the sudden and tragic death of cricketing legend Shane Warne, we take a look back at the Australian’s life and an illustrious career that will have his name forever etched in the history books. When you grow up following a certain individual in sport, it’s often quite incomprehensible to think that anything will ever […]
Women’s Cricket World Cup Takes Centre Stage
The 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup will get underway on Friday, with defending champions England and in-form Australia expected to be among the leading contenders. A total of 31 matches will be contested across the 29 days of the tournament, which is being held in New Zealand, with the hosts set to get the finals […]
Crunch Time in Big Bash Playoffs
The Sixers, who are bidding for a third consecutive Big Bash title, are 20/23 for victory at the SCG but 5/6 shots Adelaide are in fine form. The Strikers, with Australia’s Ashes heroes Alex Carey and Travis Head back in their ranks, have won their last six matches including a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over the […]
All-Square as England and Windies Go Again in Barbados
England were humbled in the first game, being bowled out for just 103 after earlier slipping to 49-7, as the dominant Windies made the perfect start in Barbados. The tourists then hit back in the second game, winning in the end by one run. England always appeared in control on Sunday but the hosts staged […]
England Bid to Rise From Ashes with T20 Return
Eoin Morgan and a new-look squad will be hoping to put the smile back on the faces of England cricket fans by leading the Three Lions to T20 glory against West Indies in Barbados. After the horrors of the past few weeks Down Under in The Ashes rout, the shortest format of the game takes […]
Top 5 Most Underrated Indian Cricketers of the Last Decade
Indian cricket has been blessed with some stellar talent across the last decade but there have been some excellent combatants that have gone under the radar. Here we look at five of India’s underrated performers in recent times. Ambati Rayadu India’s depth of batting talent over the past decade means there has been fierce competition […]
England Ending Ashes on a High Unlikely
England finally got something on the board when they gamely salvaged a draw in the fourth Ashes Test, but trying to make a case for them ending the series on a high and winning the fifth Test in Hobart next up is a tough ask. Overall, it’s been a fairly miserable few months for England […]
Kohli Back as India Aim to Make History
Not too many would have expected it to go down to the wire, but that is exactly what we have got with the third Test getting underway on Tuesday at 08:30 UK time. Despite their poor record in South Africa, India were favourites to secure their first series victory after having previously shown their strength […]
England Hope to Weather Aussie Storm
Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Ashes series in Melbourne thanks to a spectacular batting collapse from England, who were bowled out for just 68 in their second innings. Joe Root’s men must pick themselves up for the fourth Test in Sydney if they are to stave off the threat of a 5-0 […]
England Looking to Respond in Adelaide
After suffering a heavy defeat in the first Ashes Test at The Gabba, England will be hoping the potential return of their star pace duo can help them to victory in the day-night clash at Adelaide Oval and level the series. England’s fragile batting was the main cause for concern during that nine-wicket defeat in […]
Kiwis Can End on a High
Debutant Rachin Ravindra and No.11 batter Ajaz Patel’s survived 52 balls as the Kiwis held India at bay to seal a thrilling first Test draw in the fading light in Kanpur. After being whitewashed in the three-match T20 series, New Zealand still have the chance to take something from an autumn-winter campaign that has also […]
Longest Winning Streaks in Sport
American football coach Vince Lombardi once said “winning is habit” and there are a handful of exceptional teams and individuals who know that better than anyone else. Here is a look at some of the longest winning streaks in sporting history. Eusebio-Led Benfica Excelled in the Early 1970s Jimmy Hagan was a club legend for […]
Ashes Conditions To Work Against Inexperienced England
Most cricket fans will have made a note for December 8th in their diary or phone, as that Wednesday signifies the start of the 2021-22 Ashes series. Australia currently hold the urn and also have home advantage, which is why they are 3/10 to win the series outright, as England head Down Under to try […]
Trans-Tasman Rivals Ready for Battle
Australia and New Zealand reached the final of the T20 World Cup thanks to pulsating semi-final victories over Pakistan and England this week and the Trans-Tasman rivals should put on a great show in Dubai on Sunday. Neither team has been crowned Twenty20 world champions before and Australia are favourites to lift the trophy, although […]
England Forced to Tinker Ahead of Knockout Stage
Following a pulsating Super 12 phase, the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final lineup has been confirmed, with England, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Australia booking their spots in the knockouts. Perhaps the most significant talking point of the competition so far was ante-post favourites India’s capitulation in Group 2. In Virat Kohli’s final tournament as T20 captain, […]
England’s World Cup Dream Very Much on Track
England started the 2021 T20 World Cup as one of the favourites to go on and lift the trophy and they remain well placed to achieve that goal as we edge towards the conclusion of the Super 12s. Eoin Morgan’s side are bidding to become the first team to hold both the T20 and 50-over […]