#West Indian

Cricket's reckoning didn't arrive to drumbeats in 2022. It came innocuously, via an email. Trent Boult, the left-hand half of the most prolific fast-bowling duo in New Zealand's history, had chosen to walk away from a national central contract to pursue a freelance career. It wouldn't rule him out of playing in national colours - he did, in fact,…

After releasing their captain Kane Williamson as well as explosive batter Nicholas Pooran, Sunrisers Hyderabad went into the IPL 2023 mini auction with the biggest purse amount. Hyderabad held out their biggest bet on the 23-year-old English batter Harry Brook, who is yet to make his IPL debut. SRH acquired Brook for 13.25 crores INR. Sunrisers…

Melbourne Renegades celebrate an Andre Russell wicket Free cricket tips, best bets & analysis for Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League on Wednesday. Sky Sports Mix, 8.15am Wednesday Melbourne Renegades 1pt 13-10 bet365, Betfair, BoyleSports Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you need is…

There appears to be a trend among overseas cricketers to move away from certain franchise competitions. This is a packed calendar in the modern era and it's clear that many players need to manage their workload. In the case of the Indian Premier League, Australian skipper Pat Cummins and the English pair of Sam Billings and Alex Hales have…

The summer of cricket continues to fly along in the Southern Hemisphere, with one week down already in Australia's Big Bash League. Plenty has happened already as the eight best teams in Australia get together for two months of T20 madness down under. A new world record has been set in the first week of the BBL 2022-23 already, and plenty has been…

Kandy Falcons is all set to take on Dambulla Aura in Match 18 of the Lanka Premier League 2022 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The two teams are at opposite ends of the points table, however, no team can be taken lightly in a franchise tournament. Kandy Falcons have won five of their six games so far in the league stages and are at the top…

Australia and the West Indies do battle in the second and final Test of their series at the Adelaide Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3pm (AEDT). After a comfortable win in Perth, the Australians will be looking to sweep the series with a second win in Adelaide and complete what would be a successful start to their busy…

Duncan Stone's new book Different Class: The Untold Story of English Cricket has important lessons for Indian cricket and sports. It does not merely challenge the orthodoxy of English cricket, it demonstrates how the values and belief systems at its heart were developed in order to divide, rather than unite, the English at every level of the…

Fergal O'Brien's Manothepeople, an impressive winner at Chepstow, is one of my Twelve to Follow. [Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images] We all tend to put a value on what we haven't got. Talking to a West Indian friend, Mrs Oakley, a foodie to her core, envied her the fresh pineapple, mangoes and bananas of her Caribbean childhood compared with our post-war…

Kate Cross captains a star-studded Manchester Originals squad Free cricket tips, best bets and analysis for The Hundred women's competition and Wednesday's game between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals. Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event & Mix, 6.30pm Wednesday Manchester Originals to win The Hundred (Women's) 3pts 4-1 Betfair, Paddy…

A multifunctional platform for gambling activities with strong impact on Asia region and wagering for cricket? There is one comes to mind - 10Cric app. 10Cric is a popular betting brand across the globe. The company has over 3000 employed staff working closely with the brand to present their brand to the public. 10Cric is known to be committed to…

Cricket has long been recognized as an aggressive sport, therefore antagonism between the two sides is unsurprising. When two opposing teams take the field, the fun of the game doubles and their vengeance against each other on the field excites spectators. Cricket is a game that is always played on a give-and-take basis. Because one side wins and…

As one of the most successful sides in the history of one-day cricket, 2022 is an important year for the West Indies. In October, the latest edition of the T20 World Cup will take place and it offers the men from the Caribbean a genuine chance to add to their trophy cabinet. In March, West Indies' test team claimed an important victory over the…

Wise old school teachers had a way to deal with the naughty trouble makers. They would make them the class prefect. By burdening their shoulders with responsibility, making the devil's workshop in their heads busy, everyone benefitted, the class room became a better place of learning. That's the most relatable explanation to understand the Hardik…