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By Alan, on March 23rd, 2012%
England have recently played a cricket match against Sri Lanka and the temperature on the subcontinent has been almost intolerable for the English players. There was a time when it would have been possible for forgiving the players for coming onto the pitch wearing shorts, simply because it was so incredibly hot.
When the match took its . . . → Read More: England suffer in the blistering heat of Sri Lanka
By Alan, on March 13th, 2012%
Umpires in England’s upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka will have the benefit of some technological assistance after the two countries agree to use the controversial Decision Review System. However, the “Hot Spot” system will not be available, meaning that in cases where the umpire is unsure if the bat hit the ball only the “Snickometer” . . . → Read More: Umpires in England-v-Sri Lanka test to benefit from technological assistance
By Alan, on January 6th, 2012%
Freddie Flintoff’s celebration after defeating the Australians at the Ashes in 2005 is one of the most iconic moments of success in British sport. Unfortunately, it was only a year and a half later that Mr Flintoff became seriously depressed and turned to alcohol, having said that he has lost any joy that he once had . . . → Read More: Depression the Hidden Side of Sport
By Alan, on September 23rd, 2011%
Chak 89 plays host to World Cup winning Indian cricket team for a meal
The staff at the Chak89 restaurant must have got a shock when members of the Indian Cricket world cup team walked in recently. R.P. Singh, Virat Kohli, Munaf Patel and Pravin Kumar sat down to enjoy their meal with the owner of . . . → Read More: Chak 89 plays host to World Cup winning Indian cricket team for a meal
By Alan, on August 27th, 2011%
It’s mostly been bad news in the press lately with the rioting in London and the country’s continuing economic woes. A recent survey by charity, ‘Chance to Shine’ has suggested that national sports help elevate the countries overall mood.
A poll of over one thousand people from all over the UK found that half of those surveyed . . . → Read More: Cricket helping to make people forget the woes of day to day life
By Alan, on July 5th, 2011%
The game of cricket started being played in the 16th century with international matches as long ago as 1844. Despite some uncertainty it is considered that the game was derived from Norman or Saxon times and by people that lived in the South East of England. It is as popular as it has ever been and . . . → Read More: Where did cricket originate
By Alan, on May 2nd, 2011%
KALEIDSCOPE
PRESENTS
FROM THE ASHES
In Cinemas 10th May 2011
From the Ashes at the Cinema
Sir Ian Botham to attend Charity World Premiere on 10th May in association with
Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research
Following the screening an exclusive Q&A with Sir Ian Botham, Bob Willis and Dickie Bird will be broadcast live via satellite . . . → Read More: From the Ashes at the Cinema
By Alan, on January 28th, 2011%
Everyone thought cricket was headed the way of the dinosaur, but single-day international cricket has been revived, judging by ratings. Free TV just released figures yesterday indicating that the MCG’s single-day international, where Australia faced of England captured over 2.5 million spectators.
An unbelievable Australian run-chase secured the spot for it as the most viewed summer program, . . . → Read More: Cricket gets a resurgence of viewers
By Alan, on December 18th, 2010%
Following the terrorist attack in March last year when buses carrying Sri Lanka’s cricket team came under fire, Pakistan has not been a popular venue for the Sri Lankans or anyone else. Six Pakistani police officers were killed trying to protect the convoy on its way to the stadium at Lahore, and several team members were . . . → Read More: Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan very much in question
By Alan, on December 2nd, 2010%
According to England coach Andy Flower, it would be great if disputed calls in a match, whether cricket, soccer or any other sport could be based entirely on an ‘honesty system’. However, Flower said, that is really an unrealistic hope, since quite often both sides of the dispute truly believe they are in the right.
A classic . . . → Read More: Andy Flower wants honesty in cricket
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