Cricket History is Apt for Giving Basic Knowledge of the Game

History is meant to take you in the past and remind you of certain aspects or glorious moments that have added magnificence to your days. Be it cricket history or any other, history is always interesting. The main reason behind this is that history unfolds some of the most interesting facts that may have been unknown to many of us. cricket history has some moments that tell that this game had been really exciting in the past. It tells that international test series started in 1877. You get to know about the cricket legends of those times and their style of playing the game. 

Are you an ardent fan of Sachin, Lara or Ricky Pointing or the Indian, Australian or any other team? If you are, then cricket history would surely to give you the required knowledge. With the help of detailed cricket history, you can get to know about how this game came into existence and what the concept behind it was. Cricket is a game of speed and action, and it is this interest of cricket lovers that is being catered by different sources of communication. Are you willing to know that who were the legends that were famous for scoring most runs or who has the highest average for scoring runs? If so, then cricket history is no doubt the best thing to be checked out. 

Looking back into past history has always been a source of joy for many. This game was initially played by adults in the 17th century, in some parts of Sussex and Kent. At that particular time, these were the most famous places where cricket was played. This game originated in England and was introduced in all the commonwealth nations in the next few years. It is quite understood that if you don’t know the base of any game, then you will not be able to understand its worth and other related aspects. It is because of this cricket history has been preferred by every cricket enthusiasts. Cricket is a game of action and its history is full of action-packed performances that would be of special interest to fans. 

cricket history is a complete information bank of cricket and related facts about it. This game was introduced in North America through English colonies in 17th century. If you are a fervent cricket fan, then cricket history should be a part of your databank. The game of cricket was introduced in West Indies by colonists. In those times, London and Dartford was the most well known clubs. Cricket history gives a deep insight into the actual game, its origin, the rules and regulation and many other things. Cricket is the favorite game of many people. At the start of a tournament, fans keep on trying to have an access to have a hand on the updated news and scores about that match. 

Information in cricket history tells that the first ever international cricket game was played between USA and Canada in 1844. History is the best source of increasing one’s knowledge about cricket and to show it to others that you are the most dedicated fan of this game. In fact, cricket fans should have a thorough knowledge of cricket history to get to be little closer to their favorite game. Cricket is such a game that your interest is bound to be on hold, when a tournament starts that has your favorite team. An added advantage of cricket history is that you will end up reading the deepest facts about the game. History is meant to take you in the past and remind you of certain aspects or glorious moments that have added magnificence to your days. Be it cricket history or any other, history is always interesting. The main reason behind this is that history unfolds some of the most interesting facts that may have been unknown to many of us. cricket history has some moments that tell that this game had been really exciting in the past. It tells that international test series started in 1877. You get to know about the cricket legends of those times and their style of playing the game. 

Are you an ardent fan of Sachin, Lara or Ricky Pointing or the Indian, Australian or any other team? If you are, then cricket history would surely to give you the required knowledge. With the help of detailed cricket history, you can get to know about how this game came into existence and what the concept behind it was. Cricket is a game of speed and action, and it is this interest of cricket lovers that is being catered by different sources of communication. Are you willing to know that who were the legends that were famous for scoring most runs or who has the highest average for scoring runs? If so, then cricket history is no doubt the best thing to be checked out. 

Looking back into past history has always been a source of joy for many. This game was initially played by adults in the 17th century, in some parts of Sussex and Kent. At that particular time, these were the most famous places where cricket was played. This game originated in England and was introduced in all the commonwealth nations in the next few years. It is quite understood that if you don’t know the base of any game, then you will not be able to understand its worth and other related aspects. It is because of this cricket history has been preferred by every cricket enthusiasts. Cricket is a game of action and its history is full of action-packed performances that would be of special interest to fans. 

cricket history is a complete information bank of cricket and related facts about it. This game was introduced in North America through English colonies in 17th century. If you are a fervent cricket fan, then cricket history should be a part of your databank. The game of cricket was introduced in West Indies by colonists. In those times, London and Dartford was the most well known clubs. Cricket history gives a deep insight into the actual game, its origin, the rules and regulation and many other things. Cricket is the favorite game of many people. At the start of a tournament, fans keep on trying to have an access to have a hand on the updated news and scores about that match. 

Information in cricket history tells that the first ever international cricket game was played between USA and Canada in 1844. History is the best source of increasing one’s knowledge about cricket and to show it to others that you are the most dedicated fan of this game. In fact, cricket fans should have a thorough knowledge of cricket history to get to be little closer to their favorite game. Cricket is such a game that your interest is bound to be on hold, when a tournament starts that has your favorite team. An added advantage of cricket history is that you will end up reading the deepest facts about the game.

Waqar speaks, Afridi declines to comment on ICC bans

LAHORE: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis and team manager Intikhab Alam called Tuesday for a fresh start for the national side after three key players were handed lengthy bans on corruption charges.

Riding high after winning the Test and one-day series in New Zealand, the Pakistan team flew home to Karachi and Lahore three days after an International Cricket Council (ICC) tribunal sanctioned the trio.

Salman Butt was banned for 10 years, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for seven and five years respectively, after allegations surfaced during last year’s tour of England that they were willing to deliberately bowl no-balls.

“It is important that it’s finished now and we can start afresh,” Waqar told reporters at Lahore airport.

“We can now make a fresh start after a lot of controversies affected Pakistan cricket and I am happy that it’s over now.”

Waqar was coach during England tour where the scandal erupted and gave testimony to the ICC tribunal in Qatar by tele-conference, but said the bans did not affect the successful New Zealand tour.

“The players didn’t talk about it at any time, so there was no way it could affect the team’s performances on the tour,” said Waqar, who welcomed the 3-2 one-day series win in New Zealand.

“I am sure this one-day series win will give us a good build-up for the World Cup,” said Waqar, who took over as coach in March last year.

“We have good momentum, having played South Africa recently and now this hard-fought win in New Zealand gives us good momentum for the World Cup.”

Team manager Alam expressed sadness at the bans but added, “we must move on from here, for the sake of our cricket.”One-day captain Shahid Afridi, who earlier flew into Karachi from New Zealand, refused to answer questions on the bans.

Pakistan is in Group A of the 14-team World Cup which is hosted by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka between February 19 and April 2.

They open their campaign against Kenya in the Sri Lankan town of Hambantota on February 23.

Australia’s Hussey, Hauritz out of World Cup

SYDNEY: Australia batsman Mike Hussey and spinner Nathan Hauritz have been ruled out of the World Cup through injury and will be replaced by Callum Ferguson and Jason Krejza, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

Captain Ricky Ponting, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and all rounder Steve Smith, however, have recovered sufficiently from injury to depart for India with the 15-man squad on Wednesday.          

“Based on the medical advice an application is being made to the ICC to replace both players in the World Cup squad,” chief selector Andrew Hilditch said in a statement.

“(We have) determined that the best strategy to ensure a successful campaign is for Australia to enter the tournament with a fully fit squad of 15 from the first game.”           

Australia’s best batsman in the recent Ashes series, Hussey had surgery on the hamstring he ruptured in the first one-dayer against England and was only able to jog for the first time last week.     

Hauritz had a miserable summer after being dropped for the Ashes then recalled for the one-dayers only to dislocate his shoulder while fielding. 

Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris had better news about the other three players on the injury list, including Ponting who fractured a finger in the Melbourne test against England.   

“Ricky Ponting is going well in his rehabilitation following his finger fracture,” he said.“He is batting regularly and is expected to transition into unrestricted training soon after the team arrives in India.    

        

“Brad Haddin was struck on the knee whilst batting during the seventh ODI against England. During the batting innings the knee became swollen. We expect this to resolve soon after we arrive in India.   

“Steve Smith is making very good progress from the groin injury he sustained in the sixth ODI against England.”

Xavier Doherty and batsman Shaun Marsh were not considered as replacements for Hussey and Hauritz because of injury, Hilditch added.

Doherty’s back injury made way for Krejza to make an unlikely one-day international debut in the final match against England in Perth on Sunday, where he took 2-53.        

The 28-year-old off-spinner did, however, take 8-215 on his test debut against India in Nagpur in November 2008.     

“Jason toured India with the Australian test team in 2008 and understands those conditions,” added Hilditch. “We’re certain he’ll be a key member of our squad.”

Ferguson has more experience of one-dayers but was also handed his chance when Marsh injured his hamstring.       

    

“Callum has an excellent record in one-day international cricket and played well in the one-day game against England in Sydney recently,” said Hilditch of the 26-year-old, who has averaged 44 runs over 28 one-dayers.       

“We think he’ll play well in sub-continental conditions.” Australia, who have won the last three World Cups and four in total, will play warm-up matches against India and South Africa in Bangalore before the tournament starts on February 19.          

Revised Australia squad: Ricky Ponting (captain), Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson, David Hussey, Cameron White, Tim Paine, Steven Smith, John Hastings, Mitchell Johnson, Jason Krejza, Brett Lee, Shaun Tait, Doug Bollinger.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Stadium & All Stadium Details

Cricket grounds

No.	Official name (known as)	Location	Home nation	First used	Ends
1	Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)	Melbourne, Victoria	Australia	15 March 1877	• Members End • Great Southern Stand End
2	The Oval Cricket Ground (The Oval)	Kennington, London	England	6 September 1880	• Pavilion End • Vauxhall End
3	Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)	Sydney, New South Wales	Australia	17 February 1882	• Paddington End • Randwick End
4	Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Old Trafford)	Manchester, Greater Manchester	England	10 July 1884	• Stretford End • Brian Statham End (originally Warwick Road end)
5	Lord's Cricket Ground (Lord's)	St. John's Wood, London	England	21 July 1884	• Pavilion End • Nursery End
6	Adelaide Oval	Adelaide, South Australia	Australia	12 December 1884	• City/River End • Cathedral End
7	Axxess DSL St. Georges (St George’s Park)	Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape	South Africa	12 March 1889	• Duckpond End • Park Drive End
8	Sahara Park Newlands (Newlands)	Cape Town, Western Cape	South Africa	25 March 1889	• Wynberg End • Kelvin Grove End
9	Old Wanderers No. 1 Ground (Old Wanderers)	Johannesburg, Gauteng	South Africa	2 March 18961	Unknown
10	Trent Bridge Ground (Trent Bridge)	Nottingham, Nottinghamshire	England	1 June 1899	• Pavilion End • Radcliffe Road End
11	Headingley Carnegie Stadium (Headingley)	Leeds, West Yorkshire	England	29 June 1899	• Kirkstall Lane End • Football Stand End
12	County Cricket Ground (Edgbaston)	Birmingham, West Midlands	England	29 May 1902	• City End • Pavilion End
13	Bramall Lane	Sheffield, South Yorkshire	England	3 July 19022	• Pavilion End • Football Ground End
14	Lord's No. 1 Ground (Lord's)	Durban, KwaZulu-Natal	South Africa	21 January 19103	Unknown
15	Sahara Stadium Kingsmead (Kingsmead)	Durban, KwaZulu-Natal	South Africa	18 January 1923	• Umgeni End • Old Fort Road End
16	Exhibition Ground† (The Ekka)	Brisbane, Queensland	Australia	30 November 19284	• Hospital End • The Hill
17	AMI Stadium (formerly Jade Stadium and Lancaster Park)	Christchurch, Canterbury	New Zealand	10 January 1930	• Hadlee Stand End • Port Hills End
18	Kensington Oval (The Mecca)	Bridgetown, Barbados	West Indies	11 January 1930	• Malcolm Marshall End • Joel Garner End
19	Basin Reserve (The Basin)	Wellington	New Zealand	24 January 1930	• Vance Stand End • Scoreboard End
20	Queen's Park Oval	Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago	West Indies	1 February 1930	• Pavilion End • Media Centre End
21	Eden Park No. 1 (Eden Park)	Auckland	New Zealand	14 February 1930	• Dominion Road End • Sandringham Road End
22	Bourda	Georgetown, Guyana	West Indies	21 February 1930	• Regent Street End • North Road End
23	Sabina Park (Bina)	Kingston, Jamaica	West Indies	3 April 1930	• Blue Mountains End • Headley Stand End
24	Brisbane Cricket Ground (The Gabba)	Brisbane, Queensland	Australia	27 November 1931	• Stanley Street End • Vulture Street End
25	Bombay Gymkhana Ground (Gymkhana Ground)	Mumbai, Maharashtra	India	15 December 1933	Unknown
26	Eden Gardens	Kolkata, West Bengal	India	5 January 1934	• High Court End • Pavilion End
27	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	India	10 February 1934	• Anna Pavilion End • Pattabiraman Gate End
28	Feroz Shah Kotla (Kotla)	Delhi	India	10 November 1948	• Stadium End • Pavilion End
29	Brabourne Stadium	Mumbai, Maharashtra	India	9 December 1948	• Pavilion End • Churchgate End
30	Ellis Park Stadium (Ellis Park)	Johannesburg, Gauteng	South Africa	27 December 19485	Unknown
31	Green Park Stadium	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh	India	12 January 1952	• Mill Pavilion End • Hostel End
32	University Ground	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh	India	23 October 1952	Unknown
33	Bangabandhu National Stadium (Number 1 Dhaka Stadium)	Dhaka, Dhaka Division	Bangladesh	1 January 19556	• Pavilion End • Paltan End
34	Bahawal Stadium	Bahawalpur, Punjab	Pakistan	15 January 19557	Unknown
35	Bagh-e-Jinnah (Lawrence Gardens)	Lahore, Punjab	Pakistan	29 January 1955	Unknown
36	Peshawar Club Ground	Peshawar, North West Frontier Province	Pakistan	13 February 1955	• Pavilion End • College End
37	National Stadium	Karachi, Sindh	Pakistan	26 February 1955	• Pavilion End • University End
38	Carisbrook	Dunedin, Otago	New Zealand	11 March 1955	• Railway End • Hillside End
39	Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium (Fateh Maidan)	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh	India	19 November 1955	• Pavilion End • Hill Fort End
40	Nehru Stadium	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	India	6 January 1956	Unknown
41	New Wanderers Stadium (Wanderers)	Johannesburg, Gauteng	South Africa	24 December 1956	• Corlett Drive End • Golf Course End
42	Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore Stadium)	Lahore, Punjab	Pakistan	21 November 1959	• Pavilion End • College End
43	Pindi Club Ground	Rawalpindi, Punjab	Pakistan	27 March 1965	Unknown
44	Vidharba Cricket Association Ground (VCA Ground)	Nagpur, Maharashtra	India	3 October 1969	• Jaika End • Church End
45	Western Australian Cricket Association Ground (The WACA)	Perth, Western Australia	Australia	11 December 1970	• Members/Lillee-Marsh Stand/River End • Prindiville Stand End
46	Niaz Stadium	Hyderabad, Sindh	Pakistan	16 March 1973	Unknown
47	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Chinnaswamy Stadium)	Bangalore, Karnataka	India	22 November 1974	• Pavilion End • BEML End
48	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai, Maharashtra	India	23 January 1975	• Garware Pavilion End • Tata End
49	Iqbal Stadium	Faisalabad, Punjab	Pakistan	16 November 1978	• Pavilion End • Golf Course End
50	McLean Park	Napier, Hawke's Bay	New Zealand	16 February 1979	• Centennial Stand End • Embankment End
51	Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium	Multan, Punjab	Pakistan	30 December 1980	Unknown
52	Antigua Recreation Ground (The Rec)	St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda	West Indies	27 March 1981	• Pavilion End • Factory Road End
53	Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium (Saravanamuttu Stadium)	Colombo, Western Province	Sri Lanka	17 February 1982	• Air Force Flats End • Press Block End
54	Asgiriya Stadium	Kandy, Central Province	Sri Lanka	22 April 1983	• Hunnasgiriya End • Hanthana End
55	Gandhi Stadium	Jalandhar, Punjab	India	24 September 1983	• Stadium End • Pavilion End
56	Sardar Patel Stadium (Motera)	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	India	12 November 1983	• Adani Pavilion End • GMDC End
57	Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC)	Colombo, Western Province	Sri Lanka	16 March 1984	• Tennis Courts End • South End
58	Colombo Cricket Club Ground (CCC)	Colombo, Western Province	Sri Lanka	24 March 1984	• Press Box End • Pavilion End
59	Jinnah Stadium (Sialkot Stadium)	Sialkot, Punjab	Pakistan	27 October 1985	• Railway End • Pavilion End
60	Barabati Stadium	Cuttack, Orissa	India	4 January 1987	• Mahanadi River End • Pavilion End
61	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur, Rajasthan	India	21 February 1987	• Pavilion End • City End
62	Bellerive Oval	Hobart, Tasmania	Australia	16 December 1989	• Church Street End • River End
63	Sector 16 Stadium	Chandigarh, Chandigarh	India	23 November 1990	Unknown
64	Seddon Park	Hamilton, Waikato	New Zealand	22 February 1991	• Members End • City End
65	Jinnah Stadium	Gujranwala, Punjab	Pakistan	20 December 1991	Unknown
66	Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium (Premadasa Stadium)	Colombo, Western Province	Sri Lanka	28 August 1992	• Khettarama End • Scoreboard End
67	Tyronne Fernando Stadium (Fernando Stadium)	Moratuwa, Western Province	Sri Lanka	8 September 1992	• Press Box End • Katubadda End
68	Harare Sports Club (formerly "Salisbury Sports Club")	Harare	Zimbabwe	18 October 1992	• City End • Club House End
69	Bulawayo Athletic Club	Bulawayo	Zimbabwe	1 November 19928	Unknown
70	Southend Club Cricket Stadium (Defence Cricket Stadium)	Karachi, Sindh	Pakistan	1 December 1993	Unknown
71	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium	Rawalpindi, Punjab	Pakistan	3 December 1993	• Pavilion End • Shell End
72	K.D. Singh Babu Stadium	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh	India	18 January 1994	• Pavilion End • Gomati End
73	Queens Sports Club	Bulawayo	Zimbabwe	20 October 1994	• City End • Airport End
74	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium (Mohali)	Mohali, Punjab	India	10 December 1994	• Pavilion End • City End
75	Arbab Niaz Stadium	Peshawar, North West Frontier Province	Pakistan	8 September 1995	• Pavilion End • College End
76	SuperSport Park (Centurion Park)	Centurion, Gauteng	South Africa	16 November 1995	• Pavilion End • Gomati End
77	Sheikhupura Stadium	Sheikhupura, Punjab	Pakistan	17 October 1996	Unknown
78	The Playing Fields (Arnos Vale)	Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	West Indies	20 June 1997	• Airport End • Bequia End
79	Galle International Stadium	Galle, Southern Province	Sri Lanka	3 June 1998	• City End • Fort End
80	Goodyear Park (Springbok Park)	Bloemfontein, Free State	South Africa	29 October 1999	• Loch Logan End • Willows End
81	Multan Cricket Stadium	Multan, Punjab	Pakistan	29 August 2001	• Main Pavilion End • North Pavilion End
82	MA Aziz Stadium	Chittagong, Chittagong Division	Bangladesh	15 November 2001	• Pedrollo End • Ispahani End
83	Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium (SCA Stadium)	Sharjah, United Arab Emirates	United Arab Emirates	31 January 20029	• Pavilion End • Sharjah Club End
84	National Cricket Stadium (Queen's Park)	St. George's, Grenada	West Indies	28 June 2002	• River End • D'arbeau End
85	Buffalo Park	East London, Eastern Cape	South Africa	18 October 2002	• Buffalo Park Drive End • Bunkers Hill End
86	North West Cricket Stadium (Sedgars Park)	Potchefstroom, North West	South Africa	25 October 2002	• Daly Auto End • University End
87	County Ground (Riverside)	Chester-le-Street, County Durham	England	5 June 2003	• Finchale End • Lumley End
88	Beausejour	Gros Islet, Saint Lucia	West Indies	20 June 2003	• Pavilion End • Media Centre End
89	Marrara Oval	Darwin, Northern Territory	Australia	18 July 2003	• McMillans Road End • Airport End
90	Bundaberg Rum Stadium (Cazaly's Stadium)	Cairns, Queensland	Australia	25 July 2003	• City End • Club End
91	Chittagong Divisional Stadium (Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin Stadium)	Chittagong, Chittagong Division	Bangladesh	28 February 2006	• UCB End • Ispahani End
92	Shaheed Chandu Stadium	Bogra, Rajshahi Division	Bangladesh	8 March 2006	Unknown
93	Narayanganj Osmani Stadium	Fatullah, Narayanganj District	Bangladesh	9 April 2006	• Press Box End • Pavilion End
94	Warner Park	Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis	West Indies	22 June 2006	• South Stand End • Factory Road End
95	Shere-e-Bangla Stadium	Mirpur, Dhaka Division	Bangladesh	May 25, 2007	• Ispahani End • Aqua Paints End
96	University Oval	Dunedin, Otago	New Zealand	4 January 2008	• Southern End • Northern End
97	Providence Stadium	Providence, Guyana	West Indies	22 March 2008	• Media Centre End • Pavilion End
98	Sir Vivian Richards Stadium	North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda	West Indies	30 May 2008	• Media Centre End • Pavilion End
99	Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium (Jamtha)	Nagpur, Maharashtra	India	6 November 2008	• North End • Pavilion End
100	SWALEC Stadium (Sophia Gardens)	Cardiff, Wales	England	8 July 2009 [1][2]	• River Taff End • Cathedral Road End
101	Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (UPPAL STADIUM)	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh	India	12 November 2010	• N.ShivlalYadav End • VISAKA Industries End
102	Dubai International Cricket Stadium	Dubai, United Arab Emirates	United Arab Emirates	12 November 2010
103	Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	United Arab Emirates	20 November 2010
104	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Muttiah Muralitharan International Cricket Stadium)	Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	1 December 2010	• Hunnasgiriya End • Rikillagaskada End