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The Longest Six Ever

The Longest Six Ever

Posted by jason mellet on 18th Sep 2015

The Longest Six Ever in cricket went a total of 560 miles. You read that right, 560 miles. No, it was not Chris Gayle mixed with The Incredible Hulk but rather a batsman by the name of Jimmy Sinclair. …

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Duke, Kookaburra are seemingly Key to the Ashes

Duke, Kookaburra are seemingly Key to the Ashes

Posted by jason mellet on 17th Sep 2015

The English Summer of cricket is just about over and their greatest achievement over the summer is that they have retained the Ashes. It is quite evident that home conditions play a significant …

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What questions to ask when buying a cricket bat.

What questions to ask when buying a cricket bat.

Posted by jason mellet on 14th Sep 2015

It used to be that the vast majority of cricket bats were sold in brick and mortar stores but the age of instant has put a slight spanner in those works. Far more cricket loving people are choosing …

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Piece of Cricket History for $91,410

Piece of Cricket History for $91,410

Posted by jason mellet on 11th Sep 2015

Good cricket bats can be expensive but they don't come anywhere near to this. On September 7, 2015 a cricket blazer sold in Melbourne for $91,410. It helps that the cricket blazer was used by the g …

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The Bowler Who Wished He Was Hit for Six

The Bowler Who Wished He Was Hit for Six

Posted by jason mellet on 3rd Sep 2015

Here is a cricket story legend that is almost as old as the game itself: The year was 1893 or 1894. Western Australia was taking on Victoria. The game was obviously not played at the WACA or …

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Ashes Preview 2nd Test: Gray Nicolls

Ashes Preview 2nd Test: Gray Nicolls

Posted by jason mellet on 16th Jul 2015

If you have not yet noticed all four of the Ashes openers are left handed. Adam Lyth and Alistair Cook for England and David Warner and Chris Rogers for Australia. Two of these openers have also be …

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