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How Does a Country Obtain a Full Membership to the International Cricket Council?
The ICC stands for the International Cricket Council. The ICC is the group the international group that governs the game of cricket. It originated under a the name Imperial Cricket Council in the early 1900's and has been called the International Cricket Council since 1989. The major goal of the International Cricket council is to increase popularity of the sport, both as a sport and a hobby viewed by fans.
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Warner chose that over to launch into the most monstrous six over long-on, and heaved another in Warne's second. He would bowl only two overs for 19 runs, no doubt restricted by the burns a cooking accident had inflicted on his bowling hand.
Australia Tour 2011-12: Umesh Yadav Can Be India's Trump Card
India have embarked on their tour of Australia where they are scheduled to play four tests, apart from T20 and ODI matches; the first test begins on boxer's day in Brisbane. What differentiates this Indian side from previous squads touring down under is the surfeit of young bowlers. The Indian selectors used the West Indies tour of India, and the ODI series at home against England that preceded it, to experiment with the bowling. Seniors like Sreesanth and Harbhajan were given a rest even as the rare, bold experimentation paid off. Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron and Vinay Kumar with the new ball joined Ashwin and Ojha with the old to underscore their credentials at the highest level.
Australia Tour 2011-12: 4 Reasons Why India Will Win The Test Series
India begin the first test in Australia on December 26, 2011 and will be favourites to win their first ever test series down under. Here are four reasons why I think India will win the series comfortably. There's simply no comparison between the two sides when it comes to batting. With Sehwag and Gambhir fully recovered from the injury tat had haunted them in England, India are back to full strength in batting. With Kohli coming good against the West Indies, there is no perceptible weak spot.
Polly Umrigar, a Great Hitter From India
Polly Umrigar is a Parsi cricket player from Mumbai. His full name was Pahlan Ratanji Umrigar, but he was fondly referred to as 'Polly'. Before the grant of Independence the Parsi community played a significant role in Indian cricket.
How Do You Play Cricket?
Cricket is a sport that has been around for a long time. It is popular all over the world. Cricket is also a sport that has many different forms and can be played by anyone, male or female, old or young. I would like to talk about cricket basics or how to play cricket.
Cricket: An Extraordinary Test!
The third test between India and West Indies, in Mumbai during 22-26 November, 2011 was nearly abandoned for a listless draw. It ended in a draw alright. But with a nail-biting and edge-of-the-seat finish that nobody could even dream of.
Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world. However, in the United States we are far from that statistic. It seems recently there has been a growing popularity of cricket, especially at the youth and college level, which is promising. Yet still, we are going to need some star players at the professional level to help get us to that goal, I'd like to discuss the United States Cricket National Team and a few key players.
Which Country Has the Most Cricket World Cup Wins?
Cricket World Cup started in 1975 and takes place every four years. To date there have been ten of them played. I am going to take a look at which teams have the most Cricket World Cup trophies and the runner ups. The first tournament started out with just 8 countries however, today there is 14 countries that participate in the Cricket World Cup.
Which Test Cricket Players Have Had the Most Wickets in Their Career?
Cricket is a very stimulating game, with a long history. I want to take a look at some of the top players of all time starting with test bowlers with the highest number of wickets in their career. Here is the top five and a bit about their careers.
High Quality Cricket Goods Is a Must for Ensuring Performance
Cricket as many of us know is a wonderful sporting spectacle. However, at present there are only 12 test playing nations playing cricket from all over the world.
Cricket - The Most Popular Sport Among Youngsters
Cricket is a game played with a ball and bat and involves two teams having 11 players in each. This game is played on an oval field at the center of which there is a rectangular pitch on which the batsman bats and scores runs by running over to the other end. At first one team decides to bat and makes as much runs as they can when the other team members bowl and field. Playing cricket is one of the most interesting things that youngsters love to do.
Indian World Cup Win No Fluke, Suggests Flash Cricket Simulator
This article examines the results of 1,000 simulations of the 2011 Cricket World Cup to determine the chances of each team winning the tournament given the quarterfinal standings. India came out as the expected winners, with Australia in second place and South Africa third.
What Are the Different Forms of Cricket?
Do you love cricket? Well it can actually be overwhelming at times because there are so many different forms of cricket. I would like to explain some of the most popular types of cricket and how each one varies.
Top 5 Questions Ahead Of West Indies Tour Starting Nov 6
The West Indies cricket team will soon be in India for a three-match test series, followed by a two-match ODI series. The first test match is due to begin in Ferozeshah Kotla, Delhi, on November 6, 2011. Ahead of the series, there are five questions that intrigue the average Indian cricket lover, who will seek answers to these questions during this series:
For anyone who is a beginning cricketer I have put together a list of all the things you will need to play cricket. Cricket is played with 11 players on both sides and two umpires. So check this list before you start your game and you should be prepared.
Youth Cricket Growth in the United States
We have a growing trend in America of kids becoming less active. It seems to me they need something exciting to look forward to so they get outside, enjoy the sun and get some exercise. I think more youth cricket organizations are just what we need in The United States to help curb this inclination.
Which Bats Do Top Players Use?
There are many great companies that manufacturer cricket equipment today. Some have been around for over a hundred years and then others are fairly new. I decided to look at what cricket bat some of the top players in Cricket use. Here were the results that I got.
What Are the 5 Things I Should Consider Before Buying a New Cricket Bat?
This is a very important question that needs to be researched shopping for your new cricket bat. Whether you choose a Kookaburra, Gray Nicholls, Gunn and Moore or any other brand one should do their homework first. I have addressed five key categories to pay attention to below.
100 Centuries by Tendulkar or 100 Wins With Pointing, What Would You Prefer?
Indians love cricket and millions are glued to the fortunes of the Indian team. Everybody wants India to win and it is one game that has a big hand in national integration. Cricket also generates tremendous revenue, but that is on the backs of the Indian masses who are enamored of the game.
Sachins Likes And Interests, Sachin Said It
Sir Donald Bradman, probably the best ever cricketer to have walked on to a cricket field, sums it all up very well. Sachin Tendulkar is reliving those great moments of the don, which the present generation has been so unfortunate to miss.
3 Reasons to Love the Sport of Cricket
There are many sports to choose from today. Whether you are an active player or simply a person who enjoys watching sports live or on television, it can be overwhelming trying to choose the perfect athletic hobby. I want to talk about why I think cricket is an amazing sport and one you should consider adding to your list of favorites.
Are Cricket Sets a Good Purchase?
There are many cricket products out there to purchase. It can be overwhelming when you are trying to decide what you should or shouldn't buy and what might be necessary. I wanted to discuss cricket sets and whether or not they are a useful item to buy.
Cricket Growing Popularity in the US
Cricket is a sport that has been around since the 16th century in England. In the 1800's international matches began and cricket eventually became the 2nd most popular sport in the world. United States cricket teams started competing in the mid 1800's sometime and have been growing in the US very slowly over the past 2 centuries.
How to Care for Your New Cricket Bat
Now that you have purchased your new cricket bat it is imperative that you care for it properly so that you extend the life of the bat and get the top amount of play possible. There are a few steps you need follow to ready a new cricket bat.
A Man With a Magic Ball: Greatest Sri Lankan Bowler, Muttiah Muralitharan
He came, he bowled and the magic was done, he got his 800th wicket in test cricket, he is none other than Muttiah Muralitharan a legendary Sri Lankan player who did wonders in the world of cricket through his magical spin. Muttiah Muralitharan is no doubt one of the greatest spin bowler ever to appear in the cricket history.
England Outplayed India in 2000th Test at Lords
In the 2000th Test, and the 100th between the India and England, the home side's desire to win proved to be stronger than the visitors' resolve to stay in the battle. India on paper is much stronger side while in the ground they are playing like minnows. Set what would have been a world record total of 458 runs to win and with one wicket down overnight, the tourist Indian's main task was to bat throughout the fifth and crucial final day to force the draw as they have no chance by any corner to beat England here in Lords.
The Bid to Take Over BCCI
A sports bill is being debated by the houses of the parliament to bring the BCCI under the scanner of the government. There are both good points and bad points of passing such a bill.
A Brief Introduction to Cricket
Cricket is a modern day sport played between two teams. Each team has eleven players. The game is played on an oval or round shaped ground which has a rectangular 22 yard long pitch at the center.
England Tour 2011: Summary Of Fourth Test Match, India Vs England
The Oval has been a happy hunting ground for India, and this was the venue of India's first test victory in England in 1971. The pitch has aided spin in the past and India would have gone into the match hoping for a better result than in the first three games that England won on wickets aiding their fast bowlers.
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