Review – 2015 Test cricket recap

Even though 2015 was the year of the World Cup, there were quite a few moments from the longest format of the game to keep Test cricket aficionados engrossed. A total of 43 Tests were played in the year, of which 34 ended in a result. Of the 34 results, 22 were home wins. […]

Review – Associate cricket’s best moments from 2015

Even as the ICC continued with its blinkered outlook towards the non-Test playing nations, there were plenty of encouraging signs throughout 2015 that underlined the rising stock of Associate cricket. The World Cup saw a string of exciting performances from the four Associate teams involved, with Ireland producing their best display at the […]

Review – Looking back at the best matches and moments of the 2015 World Cup

The eleventh edition of the cricket World Cup drew to a close with the two best teams of the tournament contesting the final in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Michael Clarke’s Australians proved to be too strong for Brendon McCullum’s New Zealanders on the big day as they […]

REVIEW – Difference in bowling prowess the decisive factor amid run-glut

An unprecedented 5870 runs were scored in the recently-concluded four-match Test series between Australia and India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Never before had so many runs been scored in a four-Test series. Incidentally, the previous highest tally of 5651 also came in a series between the same teams – in Australia in 2003-04. […]

REVIEW – 2014 women’s cricket recap

2014 was one of the better years for the women’s game. Three Test matches were played (the last time as many were played in a year was in 2006), besides 38 One-day internationals and 71 Twenty20 internationals. The introduction of the ICC Women’s ODI Championship was a welcome development. Here is a look […]

REVIEW – 2014 Test cricket recap

Another year featuring some quality Test cricket has drawn to a close, and there were enough memorable moments to keep lovers of this great game enthralled and engaged. 2014 saw a total of 42 Tests, of which 33 ended in a result. Of the 33 results, 22 were home wins. Teams Overview Undisputed […]

REVIEW – 2014 Limited-overs cricket recap

In the year 2014, a total of 121 One-day Internationals and 61 Twenty20 Internationals were played – most of them admittedly having little relevance. As the year drew to an end, the frequency of one-day cricket across the world rose as every team sought to fine-tune its combination for the 2015 World Cup in […]