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What is Batting in Cricket and What is Purpose of Batting to Help Win a Game of Cricket

29th September 2009
The idea of batting is to get sufficient runs so the you pass the total of the opposition which is your target score or to post a total that is too high for the opposition to reach when they come into bat. The 3rd option in the long form of the game ( te... Read >
Author: Marcus Wilson

Cricket Batting Tips: The Sweep Shot And Reverse Sweep

23rd September 2009
The sweep and the reverse sweep are two batting shots which are not commonly used, especially the reverse sweep which is rarely used. However both shots can be used in certain batting situations and are an effective way to score runs and keep the score bo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

England v Australia 3rd ODI Preview, Ed Hawkins Betting Recommendations

16th September 2009
If you want to bet on Wednesday's big match at the Rose Bowl in Hampshire make sure you read the thoughts of sports betting community chief cricket analyst Ed Hawkins. You can always find Hawkins updated betting previews at the popular sports betting s... Read >
Author: BetRepublic

How England's Cricket Team Regained The Ashes Of 2009

27th August 2009
How England regained the Ashes with a 197 run victory came as much as a relief as it was a surprise. Australia had briefly threatened to stage an unbelievable comeback at the Oval, but in the end England held their nerve to bring the Ashes back to English... Read >
Author: JC Benson

Negotiating a Home Price

24th July 2009
Having identified and selected a property, you reach the most important stage of your real estate purchase and that is negotiating the final price of the house with the seller. It is this stage on which the entire efforts spent and put in by you are depe... Read >
Author: Lokesh Nagpal

Can India Retain the Crown ?

01st July 2009
In an incredible display of power batting, R Sharma and Gauti put on 140 runs for the first wicket off 16 overs and India won the match effortlessly. Sharma scored 80 off 53 balls and Gambhir 52 off 47. In this warm up match, Praveen Kumar got an early... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar

The Growing Popularity of T20 Cricket

17th June 2009
The game of cricket always had two official versions, the five day test match and the one day 50 overs match. Since last 2-3 years, the hottest form of cricket is T20 or Twenty twenty or 20-20 cricket. This is a 20-over game per side. It takes around 3-3.... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta

Glorious win for Bangalore

06th June 2009
What a glorious win for Bangalore ! They beat Chennai by 6 wickets, 7 balls remaining. For Chennai, Hayden and P Patel started well, putting on 61 runs for the first wicket. In a blistering 36 off 27 balls, P Patel almost took the game away from Ban... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar

The Most Iconic Stadium In The World

07th May 2009
Many sports have iconic stadiums that are recognisable around the world and even to those who don't follow the sport. Football has Wembley, baseball has the Yankee Stadium and cricket has Lord's. Both Wembley and the Yankee Stadium have undergone whol... Read >
Author: pmcindoe

Cricket ( Indian Cricket Mania)

01st May 2009
Cricket has always been the favorite sport in India. The fan following is increasing and many are swearing allegiance to their favorite team. The IPL series is an innovation in this game and it is nice to watch the support of people who are no more biased... Read >
Author: Jennie

England Look to New Venues to Defend Ashes on Home Soil

22nd March 2009
The 2005 Ashes series captured the interest of England and even managed to briefly push football off the back pages of the country's newspapers. The 2-1 victory was England's first triumph over the Australians since 1987 and, ignoring the series in Austra... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan

Choosing cricket equipment

10th March 2009
The game of cricket is enjoyed by many, whether they are professional players, novices or spectators. Many like the general ambience of attending a cricket match, and the tradition. If you are considering purchasing some cricket equipment of your own, f... Read >
Author: NeenaFreeman

Cricket update - Shameful Performance by The Hosts In Pakistan

03rd March 2009
Sri Lankan team is completing its remaining part of the tour to Pakistan. At first, they had played a one day series with the Pakistan and visiting team won the series by 4-1 on 21st of Feb. Pakistan won only 1st one day of the series and after that th... Read >
Author: Peri Witny

Cricket Update - West Indies Is On the Edge Of Losing The Test Match

28th February 2009
The good come back by West Indian Bowlers couldn’t help them to save the test match and most probably the test match is going on the side of England. At the end of day 3, Sarwan got out on 94 then no other player could resist against the English bowl... Read >
Author: Peri Witny

West Indies Under The Great Threats Of Losing Second Test Match

25th February 2009
After wining the first test match, West Indies is in danger of losing second test match. The venue of the second test match is Antigua. At first day, Andrew Strauss was the eye catcher in the stadium as he put 169 on the score and gave England a solid ... Read >
Author: Peri Witny

All about cricket equipments

20th February 2009
When you are in the process of starting to play cricket it is important to note that you will not have much idea on the fact about what are the cricket equipments which you need to buy. Incase you are landing up in a sports store and ask them what are the... Read >
Author: Sharon Samraj

Cricket Live Results - West Indies Win 1st Test Against England

16th February 2009
Nobody thought that this would happen. Everyone thought that this test shall be a win for England. And with the added incentive for Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff to show what they got after their record breaking entry into the IPL, perhaps England c... Read >
Author: Peri Witny

India and Sri Lanka Cricket Match - After Game Review

10th February 2009
India fended off a spirited challenge by Sri Lanka to snatch a thrilling 15- run victory in the second one- dayer and has taken a 2-0 lead in the series of total five matches. After posting a competitive 256 runs for 9 wickets, Sri Lanka’s fight back wa... Read >
Author: Peri Witny

International Cricket - Jayasuriya Scores a Ton But India Still Wins

01st February 2009
One team wanted to reestablished its supremacy over their opponents, the other vowed not to allow that citory to happen and instead, vowed for revenge. In the end, the Indian cricket team stamped its supremacy over Sri Lanka to win their first ODI of the ... Read >
Author: Peri Witny

South Africa Leads Series Against Australia

28th January 2009
After winning 3rd match of one international series against Australia, South Africa now leads the series by 2-1. Australia could not win the match despite the fact that they made record 269 runs in Sydney. Morkel and Boucher made match one sided during po... Read >
Author: Peri Witny

Tendulkar ton helps India take control

12th November 2008
Well the fourth and final Test has begun between India and Australia, and the Aussies need to win this one to level the series. The Indians, however, are challenging them in their quest as they amassed 311 for 5 at the close on day one. Sachin Tendulka... Read >
Author: Veshma

At lunch Australia has the upper hand

10th November 2008
Australia declared their second innings at 228 for six and with a first innings lead of 70, set the Indians a target of 299. There are only two possible outcomes for this match and the Aussies are determined to win. The Indians on the other hand will ... Read >
Author: Veshma

Australia vs India Cricket Match

10th November 2008
Indian tail enders holding up Zaheer Khan is keeping things tight at the moment. He got to his 50, but Anil Kumble has now been adjudged LBW. Shane Watson confidence is up. The Aussie bowlers are toiling this morning, lets see how long it will be befor... Read >
Author: Veshma

Ponting ends his drought and improves his average

10th November 2008
After the first-over dismissal of Matthew Hayden for a duck, Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich foughtback on day one of the first Test. Ponting ended his drought on Indian soil with a superb 123 to steer the tourists to a comfortable 254 - 4 by stump on th... Read >
Author: Veshma

The Cricket Insider - Your Ticket to the Wicket

10th November 2008
The Cricket Insider was started out of my love and passion for the game of Cricket. I know there are millions of fans around the world, male and female, and I thought it was time we had a woman commenting and reporting on this great game of Cricket. Grow... Read >
Author: Veshma

About Twenty20 Cricket and its rules

14th July 2008
Twenty20 cricket is a type of one-day cricket introduced by England and Wales Cricket Board during the year 2003. In twenty20 each team bats to the maximum of 20 overs only, contrasting with 50 overs for a standard one-day match. This simply means that th... Read >
Author: prasannamoorthy

Email marketing company: Law of Averages Works

09th June 2008
There are various kinds of products and services in the market which need promotion. We know that Internet has become the biggest medium of advertising and it has invented different forms of that. Nowadays, Email advertising has been used by the various c... Read >
Author: LalitaN

Role of an Umpire in a Cricket Match

19th March 2008
A bat – ball game that entertains the whole mass of people gathered and also the ones who watch it live in the televisions. Cricket a world class game captivates hearts and souls of many individuals across the world. People die to watch the game, litera... Read >
Author: prasannamoorthy

Catch The Live Action Of Cricket With Live Cricket Video

04th March 2008
Watching a cricket match is always fascinating and on getting a chance to catch it live, then the cricket freaks can surely could not ask for anything more. The adrenaline level keeps going higher and higher with every ball and run. However, it is a fund... Read >
Author: Ella Wilson

Catch The Live Action Of Cricket With Live Cricket Video

04th March 2008
Watching a cricket match is always fascinating and on getting a chance to catch it live, then the cricket freaks can surely could not ask for anything more. The adrenaline level keeps going higher and higher with every ball and run. However, it is a fu... Read >
Author: Ella Wilson

Catch The Live Action Of Cricket With Live Cricket Video

03rd March 2008
Watching a cricket match is always fascinating and on getting a chance to catch it live, then the cricket freaks can surely could not ask for anything more. The adrenaline level keeps going higher and higher with every ball and run. However, it is a fund... Read >
Author: Ella Wilson

The Colonel’s Last Wicket by G V Rama Rao

03rd March 2008
The Colonel’s Last Wicket by G V Rama Rao is a delightful novel that uses scenarios and technicalities drawn from cricket to add poignancy to a gentle but moving story. This is not a book about cricket. It’s a book about people, about their developmen... Read >
Author: Philip Spires

Family History Template

01st February 2008
Public Record: Biloxi Public Criminal Records Government Record To Download If a public record is lost damaged destroyed or otherwise rendered unavailable that loss becomes a disaster within a disaster affecting critical operations needed to recover f... Read >
Author: Lori

The Greatest Cricketer Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj

30th January 2008
If you look at the history of Indian Cricket, you will know that Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj who is also known as “Kapil Dev” is on of the greatest all rounder who was born in Chandigarh on 6th January 1959. In 2002, the Wisden Group of companies named ... Read >
Author: prasannamoorthy

10 Reasons to Visit Onset Village

22nd January 2008
10 Reasons to visit Onset Village Onset Village is a small seaside New England town, with a great many years of New England history. We moved to Onset three years ago, renting a house to determine what the commute to Canton and Braintree would be like.... Read >
Author: Stephen Holmes

Worcestershire seeking to sign Gul

05th November 2007
Umar Gul, Pakistan’s fast bowler is on Worcestershire’s favorite prospect list for the 2008 season; as one of the foreign players. The Pears current aim is to have him connected with them by the month of May to form an exhilarating joint venture with ... Read >
Author: Cindy Ferguson

Live Cricket Coverage Is More Than Just A Game

24th August 2007
We all love to watch the game, as it runs in our blood vessels and we are passionate about it too. Perhaps will do anything to watch live cricket coverage. Well, live cricket coverage has a capacity to sustain the interest of a match lover throughout the ... Read >
Author: Ella Wilson

A glossary of financial jargon

17th August 2007
Confused by some commonly used investment terms? Our new glossary should help you out. The world of finance is full of jargon. Partly this is because, as with most things, there are similar concepts that keep repeating, so it's easier to have a conden... Read >
Author: Melanie

Buying the Right Cricket Equipment

09th August 2007
Cricket is a sport where getting the right equipment is vital. By buying the right gear you can ensure that you play safely, while also making the most of your cricketing talent. Although people generally think of cricketing equipment as mainly being c... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett

A Beginner's Guide to Cricket

05th July 2007
Cricket, the favourite summertime sport of England, remains a mystery in many other countries of the world. Here, we take a look at the basics to give you a flavour of the game. Cricket is a sport that has a massive worldwide following, largely among c... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett

Latest Cricket Scores Help Cricket Lovers Remain Connected

01st July 2007
Oh its cricket time once again and I can be rest assured that all you cricket fans out there must be eagerly waiting for that match to start off. But one minute despite the fact that we all love this one game of cricket we at times do have to miss our ver... Read >
Author: Ella Wilson

Victims of the Peace Corps

25th June 2007
The United States Peace Corps started in 1961 as a way of engaging you in services, spreading democracy(i.e. fighting communism) and battling the notions o “Yankee Imperialism.” Initially headed by President Kennedy’s brother-in-law, Sargent Shriver... Read >
Author: Alex White

The Best Batting Tips

06th January 2007
Batting is one of the most fabulous and exciting part of cricket. A good batsman is one who scores good runs and at the same time protects his wicket. The higher the shot selection together with fast reflexes & free-flowing shots, one could become an exce... Read >
Author: prasannamoorthy

How Playing Sports Can Also Help Children To Improve Their Maths

24th October 2006
My children are like me in many ways, one of which is their love of sports. I have utilised this love of sport as a way of helping them to improve their maths and will explain how I do this in this article. Playing the sports themselves is also very good ... Read >
Author: Steve Hill

step by step guide on playing cricket to win

06th October 2005
Cricket Cricket is an outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets by both teams of eleven players every. It's incredibly popular in Britain and commonwealth countries. Cricket is played by both teams of 11 on a level, closely cut oval "p... Read >
Author: stramento degrillo

Backyard Croquet

05th August 2005
Backyard croquet is a gift that keeps on giving. You can use a croquet set and you can use it again and again and again and again for friend or family entertainment. I recently bought a croquet set and played a game of backyard croquet or poison croquet... Read >
Author: Peter Jay