How is cricket played? A simple illustrated guide
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How is cricket played? A simple illustrated guide

Al Jazeera  

Here’s a glossary of other commonly used terms in cricket: All-rounder: An all-rounder is a player who is good at more than just one skill for example batting and bowling or batting and wicket-keeping. Fielder: A fielding team has one bowler, one wicket-keeper, and nine other players on the field, known as fielders, placed in strategic locations around the field to minimise the number of runs scored by the opposing team. Free Hit: A free hit is given to a batter if a bowler bowls an illegal ball known as a no-ball. No-Ball: Any ball bowled by a bowler which is delivered after overstepping the crease, or bounces above the batter's shoulder height, is declared a no-ball and is declared illegal. Wide: If a bowler bowls a delivery which pitches far away from a batter, at the umpire’s discretion, it can be declared a wide and one extra run is awarded to the batting team, and the bowler will have to re-bowl the delivery.

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IND vs AFG pitch report, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Kensington Oval ground conditions, toss factor, stats and records
6 months ago

IND vs AFG pitch report, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Kensington Oval ground conditions, toss factor, stats and records

The Hindu  

India and Afghanistan will flag off the race the to semifinals in the first Super 8 group when they lock horns at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday. The venue has hosted five matches during this edition of the T20 World Cup. T20 STATS AT KENSINGTON OVAL Matches played: 29 Teams batting first won: 18 Teams batting second won: …

ICC Twenty20 World Cup | We have not really nailed down our batting unit: Rohit Sharma
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC Twenty20 World Cup | We have not really nailed down our batting unit: Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

The Indian team is yet to "nail" its batting line-up for the T20 World Cup and much shouldn't be read into the think tank's decision to send Rishabh Pant at number three in the warm-match against Bangladesh, said skipper Rohit Sharma. Like I said at the toss, it was important to get used to the conditions.” "New venue, new ground, …

United States down Canada in all-American World Cup opener
6 months, 3 weeks ago

United States down Canada in all-American World Cup opener

Hindustan Times  

GEORGETOWN, - The United States destroyed Canada's bowling after a slow start to overpower their neighbours by seven wickets in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup in Dallas on Saturday. United States down Canada in all-American World Cup opener Aaron Jones muscled 10 sixes in an unbeaten 94 from 40 balls to propel his team to 197 for …

United States down Canada in all-American World Cup opener
6 months, 3 weeks ago

United States down Canada in all-American World Cup opener

Hindustan Times  

GEORGETOWN - The United States destroyed Canada's bowling after a slow start to overpower their neighbours by seven wickets in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup in Dallas on Saturday. United States down Canada in all-American World Cup opener Aaron Jones muscled 10 sixes in an unbeaten 94 from 40 balls to propel his team to 197 for …

Google Doodle celebrates ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup hosted by U.S., West Indies
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Google Doodle celebrates ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup hosted by U.S., West Indies

The Hindu  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his enthusiasm for the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup, highlighting the increased participation of teams this year. More teams than ever will participate in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup this year. pic.twitter.com/Z8W9G3QzuH — Sundar Pichai June 1, 2024 "More teams than ever will participate in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup …

ICC Twenty20 World Cup a boost to sport’s American Dream
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC Twenty20 World Cup a boost to sport’s American Dream

The Hindu  

Cricket begins a campaign for the hearts and wallets of American fans this week, as the T20 World Cup kicks off on June 1 in Dallas, bringing the best of the sport to less familiar territory. ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024: Full schedule, venues and complete squads "In the lead up to the Los Angeles Olympics, I think we'll be …

ICC grants List-A status to Major League Cricket in the US
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC grants List-A status to Major League Cricket in the US

The Hindu  

The ICC has granted official List-A status to Major League Cricket matches in the US in only its second season, a move aimed at promoting the game in one of the biggest sports markets. The International Cricket Council’s decision comes a week before MLC commences its second season and less than a week before the Americas host cricket’s showpiece event, …

Cricket's T20 giants and minnows ready to battle in USA and Caribbean
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cricket's T20 giants and minnows ready to battle in USA and Caribbean

Hindustan Times  

Cricket's ability to grow its global presence beyond its heartlands, while still maintaining the quality at the highest level, will be tested over the coming month in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States. Cricket's T20 giants and minnows ready to battle in USA and Caribbean The ninth edition of the tournament, in the fastest and …

T20 World Cup uses cricket’s fast and furious format. The tempo appeals to new and existing fans
7 months ago

T20 World Cup uses cricket’s fast and furious format. The tempo appeals to new and existing fans

Associated Press  

The first cricket World Cup to be hosted on U.S. soil starts June 1 and will be shared with countries in the Caribbean, represented by the two-time champion West Indies. Unlike test cricket matches, which started out as timeless before being shortened to five days, T20 doesn’t require any breaks for tea or lunch and is completed in just over …

The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unequivocally highlighted its emphasis on prioritising the longer format of the game, which has been furthered by designing an “incentive” mechanism for the players. Under this scheme, players meeting specific criteria have the potential to earn up to ₹60 lakh per Test match including match fee, signalling a concerted effort to …

Money, power and time: Is the future of 50-over cricket on the line?
1 year, 1 month ago

Money, power and time: Is the future of 50-over cricket on the line?

Al Jazeera  

With the increasing lure of franchise cricket, shortening attention spans and the uneven distribution of money – the future of 50-over cricket hangs in the balance. After 45 days and 48 matches, India’s biggest cricket party ended with a crushing blow by a ruthless Australian team that somehow ends up playing, and winning, practically every other World Cup final. The …

Cricket set for Olympic return in LA 28 amid ODI World Cup euphoria
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket set for Olympic return in LA 28 amid ODI World Cup euphoria

The Hindu  

The cricket world has much to cheer for despite the men’s 50-over World Cup taking off in cavernous, half-empty stadiums with all the grandeur of a deflating party balloon. Ahead of the 48-match event, the International Cricket Council had reportedly directed the curators of the Board of Control for Cricket in India to employ longer boundaries — at least 70m …

Is it over for 50 overs cricket?
1 year, 2 months ago

Is it over for 50 overs cricket?

The Hindu  

Folks, hold on to your cricket hats as the global cricketing extravaganza — the ICC Men’s 50-over World Cup — returns to the commercial and spiritual heart of cricket for a record-equalling fourth edition. Even as the glittering trophy took a trip to heaven, the fans, who help fill cricket’s coffers, are mostly without tickets despite moving heaven and earth. …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule

Al Jazeera  

The ICC Cricket World Cup will take place in India from October 5 to November 19 – here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues. The upcoming International Cricket Council World Cup hosted by India will kick off on October 5, with the final on November 19. The teams finishing first and fourth will play the first semifinal on November …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 explained in map and charts
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 explained in map and charts

Al Jazeera  

India is set to host the 13th edition of the ICC’s Men’s Cricket World Cup from October 5 to November 19, 2023. The 13th edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is set to take place from October 5 to November 19, 2023, in India. Ten teams will take part in the tournament: Afghanistan – best CWC finish: Group …

All you need to know about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

All you need to know about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Al Jazeera  

Ten teams vie for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, hosted by India from October 5 to November 19. International cricket’s biggest tournament is set to get under way in India on October 5. Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Cricket World Cup: Teams and qualification The 10 teams featuring at this year’s event are India, Afghanistan, …

ICC releases new World Cup 2023 schedule, 9 matches including India vs Pakistan clash rescheduled
1 year, 4 months ago

ICC releases new World Cup 2023 schedule, 9 matches including India vs Pakistan clash rescheduled

India TV News  

The International Cricket Council has released the new schedule of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, August 9. Probably the biggest match of the tournament, India vs Pakistan, which was earlier scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 15 at Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium has been moved to a day earlier on Saturday, October 14 as the high-octane …

Marylebone Cricket Club Suggests Reduction Of ODI Cricket After 2027 World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Marylebone Cricket Club Suggests Reduction Of ODI Cricket After 2027 World Cup

ABP News  

The Marylebone Cricket Club's World Cricket Committee has proposed a significant reduction in the number of bilateral ODI matches following the 2027 World Cup. The MCC has proposed reducing men's bilateral ODI cricket after the 2027 World Cup, questioning the format's utility in an already overcrowded calendar. The International Cricket Council is set to hold a very important meeting of …

MCC recommends extra funding for Test cricket and women's game, significant reduction in ODIs
1 year, 5 months ago

MCC recommends extra funding for Test cricket and women's game, significant reduction in ODIs

Firstpost  

In a recent meeting at the Lord’s, the MCC’s 13-member World Cricket Committee proposed “removing bilateral ODIs, other than in the one year preceding each World Cup”. “The committee questioned the role men’s One Day International cricket now plays outside of ICC World Cups, and recommended it be significantly reduced following the completion of the 2027 ICC Men’s World Cup,” …

Protect international cricket amid surge of T20 franchise tournaments: MCC
1 year, 9 months ago

Protect international cricket amid surge of T20 franchise tournaments: MCC

Firstpost  

Dubai: The Marylebone Cricket Club has called for “urgent intervention” to protect international cricket, saying it is at an “important crossroads” amidst a crowded global schedule that is getting increasingly swayed by domestic leagues. “The men’s cricket schedule in 2023 is saturated with franchise competitions, which overlay and compete with the ICC Future Tours Programme of bilateral international cricket, recently …

ICC brings major changes to format of T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA
2 years, 1 month ago

ICC brings major changes to format of T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA

India Today  

The International Cricket Council has brought in some major changes to the format of the T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in West Indies and the United States of America. As hosts, West Indies have already qualified for the mega event to be played two years later. The remaining 10 of the 18 teams were determined after the T20 …

Mission Down Under: The Hindu Editorial on the 2022 ICC Twenty20 World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Mission Down Under: The Hindu Editorial on the 2022 ICC Twenty20 World Cup

The Hindu  

When defending champion Australia takes on last edition’s runner-up New Zealand at Sydney on Saturday, the ICC Twenty20 World Cup would have made a quick turnaround from its previous edition that was held last year in the United Arab Emirates. For Twenty20 international fixtures often lost between forgettable bilateral contests and the glamorous sway of the IPL and other leagues, …

Twenty20 World Cup warm-up: Aus vs Ind | Shami’s fiery spell, Rahul’s batting help India defeat Australia
2 years, 2 months ago

Twenty20 World Cup warm-up: Aus vs Ind | Shami’s fiery spell, Rahul’s batting help India defeat Australia

The Hindu  

T20 World Cup | A brilliant knock from KL Rahul and a three-wicket haul masterclass by Mohammed Shami helped India inflict a 6 runs defeat on Australia and bundled out hosts for 180 in ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup warm-up match at the Gabba in Brisbane on October 17, 2022. Chasing a target of 187, Australia got off to a …

ICC Twenty20 World Cup | India hoping for fortune reversal in mega event
2 years, 2 months ago

ICC Twenty20 World Cup | India hoping for fortune reversal in mega event

The Hindu  

Form at the Twenty20 World Cup has been something of an anomaly for India since it won the inaugural title in 2007. Regroup Following last year's T20 World Cup embarrassment in the UAE, India made some changes to the composition of the team and coaching staff. He hasn’t played a T20 international in almost a year since claiming six wickets …

T20 World Cup 2022: 'Cricket is loading'- MCG prepares for IND vs PAK clash
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: 'Cricket is loading'- MCG prepares for IND vs PAK clash

India TV News  

T20 World Cup 2022: The T20 World Cup is nearly around the corner with 19 days left for the action to begin in Australia. Ahead of the much-awaited World Cup and the Indo-Pak clash, the Melbourne Cricket Stadium has shared the preparation updates on its social media. Fans are also excited about seeing the preparations for the fabled T20 World …

ICC plays down threat to one-day format
2 years, 4 months ago

ICC plays down threat to one-day format

Hindustan Times  

The governing International Cricket Council played down threats to the game's 50-overs format on Wednesday and said a ‘healthy’ number of one-day internationals will be played in the 2023-27 cycle. The proliferation of lucrative domestic T20 leagues have cramped up cricket's already-strained calendar and England all-rounder Ben Stokes attributed his shock ODI retirement to an "unsustainable" schedule. ICC chief executive …

Cricket at Commonwealth Games: Full match schedule, squads, format, venue, timings
2 years, 4 months ago

Cricket at Commonwealth Games: Full match schedule, squads, format, venue, timings

The Hindu  

T20 cricket will make its Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham with the women’s T20 format. This is the second appearance of the sport in the multi-nation tournament after 1998 where the men’s List-A cricket was played with South Africa winning the gold medal. India is placed alongside Australia, Pakistan and Barbados in Group A while host England, South Africa and …

IND vs WI 1st ODI: With bilateral ODIs fighting for context, India’s fringe players to battle against West Indies
2 years, 5 months ago

IND vs WI 1st ODI: With bilateral ODIs fighting for context, India’s fringe players to battle against West Indies

The Hindu  

India’s fringe players will get valuable game time in a format fighting for context when Shikhar Dhawan leads the team in the three-match ODI series against West Indies, beginning here on Friday. West Indies came to India for three ODIs and as many T20Is in February and the two teams meet again for a total of eight limited overs games. …

ICC updates playing conditions in T20: Slow over-rate will lead to a fielder less outside 30-yard circle
2 years, 11 months ago

ICC updates playing conditions in T20: Slow over-rate will lead to a fielder less outside 30-yard circle

India TV News  

Highlights Under normal regulations, five fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle after the 1st 6 overs The bowler's end umpire will inform captain of fielding side of the penalty before start of innings The first match to be played under the rule is West Indies vs Ireland in Sabin Park on Jan 16 International Cricket Council has come up …

Two-year T20 World Cup cycle important for growth of cricket, says ICC
3 years, 1 month ago

Two-year T20 World Cup cycle important for growth of cricket, says ICC

Firstpost  

The global governing body last week announced the schedule of ICC events from 2024-2031 with a tournament slated to be played every year Dubai: The ICC on Monday asserted that a two-year T20 Word Cup cycle is important for the growth of the game as it is the format that is contested by all the members. The global governing body …

T20 World Cup 2021: Talking points - toss, spinners and quality of cricket
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Talking points - toss, spinners and quality of cricket

The Hindu  

The seventh edition of the ICC T20 World Cup that started October 17 culminated with Australia as the new champion. The T20 World Cup underlined that the countries that host the biggest cricket leagues don’t necessarily benefit from it. Besides, the old or tired warriors may end up excelling in T20 leagues, but when it comes to the World Cup, …

ICC Cricket World Cup facts with list of winners and host countries
3 years, 1 month ago

ICC Cricket World Cup facts with list of winners and host countries

India Today  

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the international championship of One Day International cricket. The Women's Cricket World Cup started off in 1973, two years before the first men's tournament, and has been held every four years since then. The 1987 Cricket World Cup was the first one held outside England. The very first century in the Cricket World Cup …

Is cricket becoming a two-format game?
3 years, 2 months ago

Is cricket becoming a two-format game?

Hindustan Times  

Since 1996, only four times have India played less than 15 ODIs as part of bilateral, trination or quadrangular series in a year - in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021. From 60 overs in white flannels to 50 overs of pajama cricket with one ball per innings and field restrictions for 15 overs in the 90s, ODI cricket went on …

IND vs SL LIVE SCORE, 3rd ODI: India all out for 225 in 43 overs
3 years, 5 months ago

IND vs SL LIVE SCORE, 3rd ODI: India all out for 225 in 43 overs

Business Standard  

India missed the chance to whitewash the One-Day International series against Sri Lanka as the hosts managed to clinch a victory in the third ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today. The visitors managed to put 225 runs batting first, which Sri Lanka managed to chase in 38.5 overs on the back of Avishka Fernando's 76 off 98 …

Cricket World Cup to revert to 14 teams from 2027
3 years, 6 months ago

Cricket World Cup to revert to 14 teams from 2027

The Hindu  

The men’s Cricket World Cup will once again become a 14-team tournament in 2027 and 2031, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday. But a statement issued by the ICC board said: “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will become a 14 team, 54-match event in 2027 and 2031, whilst the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be expanded to …

Men's ODI, T20 World Cups set to be expanded; Champions Trophy to be reintroduced: ICC
3 years, 6 months ago

Men's ODI, T20 World Cups set to be expanded; Champions Trophy to be reintroduced: ICC

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council Board on Tuesday confirmed the schedule of events between 2024-2031 with both the men’s ODI and T20 World Cups to be expanded and a men’s Champions Trophy to be reintroduced. The One-Day International World Cup format will have two groups of seven, with the top three in each group progressing to a 'Super Six' stage, followed …

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