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    Hours of play over the last 200 years?

    I wondered if anyone knew the hours of play in first class cricket over the last 150-200 years? Today it's pretty regulated. In England, we are generally 11.00 - 6.00 (6.30). But around the world matches can start as early as 9.30 or if pink ball cricket, as late as 2.00pm. Going back a few...
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    Bowling speeds

    I'm fascinated by bowling speeds. This short film illustrates how hard it is to compare era by era Thomson and Lillee, along with the West Indian quicks, were timed at the WACA in 75-76 series. All four quicks were comfortably bowling at over 90 mph. Then when they were filmed for the "fastest...
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    Over-rates yawn

    I'm aware as I write this post that over-rates are seen as dull. It's something older players moan about and most of my cricket watching friends really aren't interested. Yet I think it's hugely important to the future of cricket - test cricket in particular. What brought it to a head, was...

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