Mankading a batsmen at the non-strikers’ end has long been a controversial move in the history of cricket. Vinoo Mankad, an Indian bowler, was the first to dismiss someone in this manner. Hence, the name, Mankad Rule. Jos Butler’s run out in a recent match between Kings XI Punjab and the Rajasthan Royals has kicked […]
Following on from Martin’s piece on Big Hitting,, guest writer Patrick Ferriday provides some insight to other cricketing myths.
Big hitting is the great thrill of cricket’s shorter formats, so who is the longest striker of a cricket ball of them all? In this feature Martin looks at the life and times of Charles Thornton a man who, on the face of matters at least, still has a claim to that title
March was a busy month for international cricket – Glen takes a brief look at what went on
He had a surgeon to thank for being able to celebrate his 29th birthday, yet more than half a century later Nari Contractor is alive and well and, occasionally, still available for comment
With the one-off test between Afghanistan and Ireland now concluded, Glen takes a look at what both teams did well and where they can still improve
Hobbsy: A life in Cricket – the biography of former England, Essex and Glamorgan leg spinner Robin Hobbs – by Rob Kelly, was published in 2018 by Von Krumm Publishing. Cricketweb is delighted to feature an extract from Rob’s fine book.
After spending a pleasant break in the Caribbean and taking in a few cricket matches Glen shares his thoughts on some of the issues raised by England’s somewhat inconsistent performances
Cricket is undoubtedly the most popular outdoor sport in India. Each match draws enormous attention of millions of fans, especially if it is a clash with India’s arch-rival Pakistan. The India national cricket team news is definitely more important for the average Rajesh than the developments in national politics or economics.
After his previous features on Geoff and John Martin looks at the Edrich family for a third time, on this occasion profiling Bill, of Middlesex and England