Cricket

Cricketers with 400 wickets in Test cricket

On 2 October, 2017 in the first test match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Rangana Herath joined the list of bowlers who have taken 400 wickets in Test cricket. In the 140 year history of Test cricket, only 14 players have taken more than 400 wickets. In this article, we are giving details of all the players who have taken more than 400 wickets in Test cricket.

Know 7 Interesting Facts about Sir Donald Bradman

Sir Donald Bradman was born on August 27, 1908 in New South Wales, Australia. Sir Donald Bradman started his Test career against England in November 30, 1928. Bradman is known as the best batsman in the history of Test cricket. In the Test matches his average was 99.94, which is a record so far. In this article, we are publishing some interesting facts about him.

List of Tournaments Organised by the ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket. ICC has two types of members’ i.e. permanent and Associate members. All the permanent members are allowed to play test cricket matches among themselves but Associate members do not. The ICC also appoints all match officials who organise all sanctioned international matches. This article is publishing the list of the tournaments organised by the ICC.

List of Men’s Cricket Test Match Playing Teams

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for international cricket, encompassing men's, women's teams. It provides the status of test playing teams to its associate members. Currently there are 12 Test-playing men's teams. All teams represent individual, independent nations, except for the West Indies, England and Ireland.

List of Indian Cricketers inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame "recognises the achievements of the legends of the cricket. ICC releases a list of legendry players to be inducted in the ICC hall of fame every year. The list was launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Dubai on 2 January 2009, in association with the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA). Till date there are 5 Indians have been inducted in this prestigious list.

List of Top 10 Biggest cricket stadiums in the world

Cricket is most played game not just in India but also in Asia and its fans are present throughout the world. At present, every match is being broadcast on television, but watching matches in cricket stadium is a different fun. In this article, we are describing world's 10 largest cricket stadiums based on viewer capacity.

10 cricket stadiums where most ODI matches have been played

Do you know that there are few cricket grounds in the world, where more than 100 ODI matches have been organized? You will be surprised to know that not a single Indian stadium is includes in this specific list of stadiums. The most ODI matches in India have been played in Eden Gardens of Kolkata, where 29 ODI matches have been played so far. In this article, we are giving details of 10 such cricket stadiums of the world, where most ODI matches have been organized.

Ind vs SL: Test Cricket Records

Sri Lankan cricket team has reached India on their eighth tour to play a Test series. The 3 Test matches series between the two countries will last from 16 November to 6 December. During this series, Virat Kohli is leading the Indian team while Dinesh Chandimal will be the captain of Sri Lankan team. In this article, we are giving details of the important records related to the Test Cricket played between India and Sri Lanka.

22 cities with multiple test cricket venues

There are 114 such stadiums in the world till 10th November, 2017 where test matches have been organized. But many of these stadiums are located in the one city. There are 22 such cities in the world, where more than one stadium has situated, which hosted international test matches. In this article, we are giving the list of 22 such cities in the world where there are two or more cricket stadiums situated which hosted Test matches.

Top 10 players who have scored most runs in international T20

At the present time, international T20 matches are rarely held, but due to the domestic T20 leagues being held in different countries, it has become quite popular. The impact of the explosive batting by batsmen in T20 matches can be seen in ODIs and Test matches because every batsman's strike rate of the current time is much better than the batsmen who played 20 years ago. In this article, we are giving details of the top 10 players who have scored most runs in international T20 matches.

Do you know the members of first Indian cricket team

As a test team India was debuted in 1932 in international cricket, when Indian cricket team had visited England in the captaincy of Maharaja of Porbandar. The only Test match played between the two teams on 25-28th June, 1932, in which C.K. Naidu was the captain of Indian team. In this article, we are giving details of the members of the first Indian Test cricket team.

List of cricketers who achieved highest rating points in ICC ODI Rankings

Indian captain Virat Kohli has returned to the top spot in the latest ODI rankings of batsmen issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 30th October, 2017. Virat Kohli currently has a total of 889 one-day rating points and thus he has become highest rating points achiever Indian batsman in the ODI ranking, leaving behind Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. In this article, we are giving the list of top 20 batsmen and bowlers who got highest rating points in the history of ODI cricket.

IND vs New Zealand: ODI Cricket Records

A three matches ODI Series between India and New Zealand concluded on 29th October, 2017 and India won this series by 2-1. All matches in this series were day-night. During this series, Indian team was led by Virat Kohli, while New Zealand team was led by Ken Williamson. In this article, we are giving details of all records related to ODI cricket matches played between India and New Zealand so far.

List of Cricketers with 100 fifties in international cricket

On 17th September 2017, in the first ODI played between Indai and Australia in Chepauk, Chennai, India's wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni had reached another record. He completed his 100th fifties in international cricket in this match. He is the 14th batsman and second wicketkeeper in the world to reach at this milestone. In this article, we are giving details of all the players who have scored 100 fifties in international cricket.

List of cricketers who have taken hat-trick wicket in ODI

So far 38 players have taken 43rd times hat-trick wickets in the history of one-day cricket. In this article, we are giving a list of the players who have taken hat-trick wickets in ODIs and the details of the facts related to them.

List of Cricketers who have scored 10,000 runs in ODI

At one time it was unthinkable to score10,000 runs by a batsman in one-day cricket . But gradually many batsmen have scored 10,000 runs in ODI cricket and have registered their names in the record books. In this article, we are giving details of the names and records of the batsmen who have scored 10,000 or more runs in ODI cricket.

List of players who have played 10 slowest innings in cricket

Due to the increasing popularity of T20 and one-day cricket, currently in the game of cricket the dominance of explosive batsman's is increasing. Therefore in present day Test cricket also witness explosive batting. But some players have played very slow innings while performing their concentration, patience and technique in Test cricket. In this article, we are giving details of the players who have played 10 slowest innings of Test cricket for score minimum runs.

IND vs Windies: ODI Cricket Records

Once again, the Indian cricket team has gone on a tour of the Windies to play the ODI series. The series of 5 ODI matches between the two countries will last from June 23 to July 6. During this series Virat Kohli is leading the Indian team whereas the Windies team's command is in the hands of Jason Holder. In this article, we are giving details of the all one-day cricket records played between India and Windies.

Role of International Cricket Council (ICC) in World Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body of cricket. It was established in 1909 by the representatives of England, Australia and South Africa as "Imperial Cricket Conference". In 1965, it has been renamed as "International Cricket Conference", and finally in 1989 it was renamed as "International Cricket Council" (ICC). Its headquarter is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The current ICC chairman is Shashank Manohar, President is Zaheer Abbas and Richardson is the Chief Executive Officer.

Do you know the salary of Indian Cricketers?

Recently, BCCI has doubled the remuneration to be paid to the Indian cricketers in this year. BCCI has divided the contracted players into three categories A, B and C. As per new contract, player of A grade will get Rs. 2 cr. per year, B grade player will get Rs. 1 cr. per year and C grade player will get Rs. 50 lakhs per year.