cricket lessons with an Irish touch
Ireland’s cricket team hasn’t had it easy, but they’ve certainly held their own over the years, even becoming known as giant-killers in the sport. With a history dating back to 1855 (when the Irish national team first faced off against The Gentleman of England), Cricket Ireland has had many years to develop a distinctive brand [...]
A full listing of cricket terms would take many pages, but we couldn’t help pointing out some of our favorite words and phrases that the game has granted us. The Ashes: Refers to both the annual games between England and Australia, and the urn which is said to contain a burned cricket ball from an [...]
In the 1916 film adaptation Tom Brown’s Schooldays, the main character plays a rousing cricket match at the film’s climax. Since then, cricket has popped up periodically in cinema, although not as often as you’d expect. The majority of films originate from the United Kingdom, although Australia and India have also made several contributions to [...]
Even if you’re not already a cricket fan, if you love fantasy sports, you’re going to love this. The free online game Battrick offers all the customization, micromanagement, and ferocious competition you could ask for, and it’s been running for over five years with no signs of stopping.Online players register their account and start a [...]
Many modern cricket players are highly regarded for their skill on the field. However, the sport of cricket owes a large debt to many people who often go unmentioned, even among aficionados of the sport. In the tradition of the best Bud Light “Real Men of Genius” radio spots, we celebrate the unsung heroes of [...]