If your child has shown an interest in cricket then one of the best ways to support their new hobby is to buy the best cricket set for children to put on a game together. There is so much cricketing equipment on the market. If you are looking to buy some cricket gear for a …
The beach is one of the best environments for a game of cricket. Though it’s not always conducive to proper bowling, it is a great way to have some fun with your friends, and even get a bit of a workout (it’s hard running on the sand!) A beach cricket set is the best way …
Perfect for the cricket fan in your life. In this guide, we’re exploring a little something for every age group as we run down the best cricket gift ideas for 2022, whether it’s for Christmas or someone’s birthday. If you are struggling with a gift idea for somebody then cricket can be the perfect inspiration. …
Taking your guard is a vital part of being a batter, and even if you are very much a part-time batter, it is important to understand the best ways of taking guard. It’s a crucial part of your defence and it can be the difference between managing to play a shot and seeing your stumps …
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A “bye” in cricket. This is yet another cricketing term to get your head around. When you’re getting started watching or playing cricket and you hear an umpire or commentator say “that’s a bye” you might be a little confused about what they mean. Let’s explain a bye, and the types of bye including leg …
What grassroots cricketers have to say about the state of the game Cricket has often been lauded as the quintessential British pastime and, for those of us who adore the game, of course we agree. There are plenty of people, however, who think that the sport we love is dwindling in popularity and we need …
You may have heard the term “beamer” in cricket commentary and wondered what the commentators are actually talking about. What even is a beamer? Unfortunately, cricket does have a dangerous side to it, and we have seen some horrible injuries in the past, which the cricketing authorities have taken steps to try to eradicate. As …
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In this guide, we’re looking at the very fundamental cricket basics that we recommend mastering (or at least improving) if you are going to get to the point where you can play to a decent standard, even for your local village team. We’re breaking it down to the very basics here. These are the sort …
To the absolute beginner, the scoring on cricket can look incredibly complicated and even intimidating. Whether it’s a village cricket match or a professional, international test match, there needs to be a record kept of the cricket score. This is the job of the “scorer” or “scorers” in some cases. In this guide, we’re going …
If you’ve ever played village cricket then the chances are you’ve experienced the full spectrum of frustrating times to absolutely hilarious sights. Whether it’s players pulling out at the last minute as they cannot hack their hangover or teammates leaving early to attend a family bbq – availability can be a struggle for many clubs. …
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