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An ODI team of World Cup heroes A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size The first World Cup was held in England in 1975 at a time when the limited-overs game was still very much in its developing stages. Even some top players – Sunil Gavaskar, for example – were pretty much unaware of the tactics involved with the ODI cricket. Nevertheless, the event was a big success, especially with an exciting finish at the Lord’s. Since then, the World Cup has grown steadily both in size and in stature. Now it’s a ...

“I really felt for him."

Cartwright’s final six, in an innings where he scored 38 runs from 19 balls, was one that had greats of the game wondering if it was the biggest ever at the ground. “This is the biggest of the tournament ... this has gone a long way, that is huge,” Warne said in commentary. Mike Owen/Getty Images “That’s a 120-metre (hit), plus GST and mayo.” The exact distance of Cartwright isn’t known, but fellow commentator Mark Howard said it was up there with Simon O’Donnell’s 122-metre six for Victoria against New South Wales in a Sheffield Shield game in 1993.

"Oh my goodness": BBL rocked by umpiring howler for second night in a row By 2020-12-24T08:06+11:00 For the second straight night, the Big Bash League has been rocked by a howler of an umpiring decision, once again stirring calls for the introduction of DRS. Heat batsman Tom Cooper was given out LBW during his side’s run chase against the Strikers. This is despite the ball very clearly deflecting off of Cooper’s bat. Fox Sports commentator and cricket legend Shane Warne was livid upon seeing the replay. “Oh my goodness. What is going on with this umpiring, Howie (Mark Howard)? Somethin...

The next Keith Miller: The history of Australia’s search for an all-rounder (Part 1) A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size Cameron Green’s emergence on the national stage has left many Australian cricket fans very excited about the future and what he can achieve as a pace-bowling batsman. The great Keith Miller – him of the “pressure is having a Messerschmitt up your arse” fame – was Australia’s last genuine all-rounder. As well as being a WWII fighter pilot, national sex symbol, and an Australi...