If you’ve heard the phrase ‘taking guard’ in the context of batting in cricket and you’re a bit unsure about what it means, then you’ve come to the right place! This is one of those classic...
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The googly (also referred to as ‘the wrong-un’) is one of the mostly deadly variations that a leg break bowler can possess. If it is bowled correctly and used at the right time, it’s capable of...
It can be hugely beneficial to do a proper warm up before you go out to bat in a game of cricket. Hopefully in this post, I can give you the information you need to perform an effective batting warm...
Opening the batting in cricket is one of the toughest tasks in sport, and only certain batsmen will be suited to performing the role. In longer forms of cricket, opening batsmen must be patient,...
If you’re going to play cricket for a club, then you’re going to need to know how to catch! Sadly, a lot of cricketers are not born with a talent for catching a cricket ball. This can lead to a...
The longer versions of cricket where matches last multiple days can be incredibly confusing for beginners. You’ll need a good knowledge of the rules of the game in order to stay up to date and be...