Realising that I am fast approaching retirement age, and not fancying that idea at all, I have spent the last three years trying very hard to hang on to the good health I have been fortunate to enjoy all through my adult life. I wouldn’t go as far as to say I treat my body like a temple, but I have made a determined effort to get and stay fit so, within reason, I walk everywhere I go, and then when I get there I go out for another walk before walking home. The problem with walking, of course, is that it is essentially boring. Which used to be a problem, but ceased to be when I discovered the m ..read more

Even if you are not a staunch cricket fan, there is a strong possibility you will have heard of Brian Lara. The West Indies legend transcended the game, and he is often held in the same regard as his peers Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar were for Australia and India respectively. Lara was one of the most gifted batsmen of his generation, and he accumulated huge scores with the same pomp and elegance that a certain Donald Bradman did when he turned out for the Aussies in the Test arena. There was something electrifying about the way Lara went about his business, and he was never one to shirk ..read more

Steve Smith is a renowned Australian cricketer who has left an indelible mark on the sport of cricket. His exceptional skills as a batsman and captain have made him one of the most successful cricketers in the world. Known for his dedication on the field and ability to lead his squad, he will surely play an important role for Australia in 2023. The current Australian team is looking to claim back the World Cup title after suffering an unexpected defeat to England in 2019. The “Three Lions” went on to lift the trophy for the first time in their history. Australia holds the best-winning record o ..read more

You might assume that these two vastly different games involve completely different skill sets. And while at face value that might be true, there are more skills that both games have – perhaps more than you might realise!  We know that poker is a sit-down game, and while it is tense and there is a lot of money riding on it – people might not consider it to be highly stressful or take a toll on the body at all. At the same time, cricket players are running from all over the field, batting, catching and a lot more. A more physical game.  In countries where cricket is popular, like the ..read more

Cricket continues to grow and evolve to keep up with the times, and in recent years more and more people have started to pick up interest in betting on cricket. It has never been easier and more accessible to place bets on specific cricket games or cricket as a whole. But if you’re new to betting in general and betting on cricket in particular, it can be challenging to know where to start out when it comes to betting. In this article, we’re going to share some pointers regarding how one can get started with betting on cricket, as well as some things that are important to keep in mind. If you’r ..read more

Shane Warne was one of Australia’s most famous sports stars. He did so much for the reputation of cricket both in Australia and abroad. With a larger than life personality and an infectious smile, Warne lit up any room that he was in. Tragically he passed, far too soon, in March of last year at the age of just 52. Exactly a year on, we’re going to take a look back at the career and personal life of Shane Warne, a true legend of Australian cricket. Shane Warne’s Life on the Pitch Shane Warne’s cricket career began in 1983 when he was selected to play for the University of Melbourne Cricket Cl ..read more

Outside of the big three: India, England, and Australia, it’s fair to say that South Africa looked like one of the best-placed teams to win the 2022 T20 World Cup. But yet again, when it really mattered, they were found wanting. Went for breakfast with a friend. Told him we'll go Dutch. He almost choked at the proposition!#SAvsNED pic.twitter.com/kDH1tN5nPJ — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 6, 2022 Luckily for the Proteas, they don’t have too long to wait to try and set the record straight, as the next ICC competition is the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, with the 50 over competition ..read more

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack has gone trad this year, moving away from recent shifts to covering the environment, racism and women in the game. There are old-school obits (Shane Warne), anniversary tributes (David Frith on SF Barnes on the 150th anniversary of his birth – Barnes’ not Frith’s – the veteran writer is a mere 85) plus tales about the war and retiring players. This year’s Wisden is also rumoured to feature an article on Wisden collecting – in a case of Wisden eating itself. And on the cover? Wisden “could not look beyond” England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon M ..read more

When he died in 2013 Reg Simpson was the senior England Test cricketer, a title that had passed to him three years earlier on the death of Sir Alec Bedser. In his day he was considered one of the most stylish batsmen in the game, and played for England in 27 Tests. He is noted for one of the great innings in Ashes contests, at the MCG in February 1951, and there were three other Test centuries but, overall, Simpson’s returns at the highest level were relatively modest and, in the opinion of many contemporaries, did not truly reflect his ability. An opening batsman despite his aggressive nature ..read more

As one of the oldest sports still currently played in the world, cricket’s popularity is still going strong. A look at the biggest international stage like the Cricket World Cup shows that the collision of cultures in the game keeps it healthy. Major rivalries in the sport add extra spice, like India vs Pakistan and arguably the most famous of all, the brilliant Ashes rivalry between England and Australia. Cricket is still massively popular with a strong fanbase. That includes people who like to bet on the game. Studying stats and odds on analytical sites that offer objective info and reviews ..read more