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Russ’s Cricket Corner Contextual Report

Short Project Summary My digital artefact is an independent and opinion based cricket blog that aims to address the problem that there aren’t enough young voices in the cricket media sphere. I decided to form this digital artefact as a cricket blogger to create a space for fans to interact and discuss points I raise,Continue reading “Russ’s Cricket Corner Contextual Report”

Online Presence – Prototyping

Prototyping has allowed me to go from blogging to a small handful of random readers to me blogging to a strong crowd of interested fans who are able to partake in discussion on the topics I write about. This has been the section of the feedback loop that has provided me with the most clearContinue reading “Online Presence – Prototyping”

Five of the Great T20 World Cup Upsets

With lowly-ranked teams always struggling to secure matches against more high-flying opponents, tournaments like the T20 World Cup always come with the promise of a potential upset. Here are my top five in the history of the tournament, with videos below or in embedded links for each match. Zimbabwe beat Australia (2007) While they won’tContinue reading “Five of the Great T20 World Cup Upsets”

Players to Watch in the First Round

Here is my player to watch from each First Round team. I’ve primarily picked younger players, and posted on Reddit to see what fellow posters think. Check that out if you want to join the discussion or comment below. Click their headings for their player profiles, and their names in the text for a videoContinue reading “Players to Watch in the First Round”

Group B First Round Previews

With all participating teams now releasing their finalised or at least preliminary squads for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, it’s time to analyse those selected to take part in the first part of the tournament, the First Round. Bangladesh headline Group B, arguably the weaker of the two groups, and have finalised their 15-manContinue reading “Group B First Round Previews”

T20 World Cup: First Round Team Previews and Predictions – Group A

With all participating teams now releasing their finalised or at least preliminary squads for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, it’s time to analyse those selected to take part in the first part of the tournament, the First Round. Sri Lanka are the highest ranking team in this group, and on reputation alone you wouldContinue reading “T20 World Cup: First Round Team Previews and Predictions – Group A”

The Week That Was Edition #2

England Back with a Bang A memorable all-round performance from Englannd has reignited their ongoing Test series against India, with the hosts winning the Third Test by an innings and 76 runs at Headingley last week. England’s pace bowlers were exquisite on Day 1, with James Anderson and Craig Overton taking three wickets each, whileContinue reading “The Week That Was Edition #2”

First Round sides prepare for valuable fixtures in lead-up to T20 World Cup

With the 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup now just 50 days away from beginning, many of the Associate teams competing in the First Round have organised some vital match practice before the tournament begins on October 17.  Ireland recently defeated Zimbabwe 3-2 in a five match T20 series, which is now being followed by threeContinue reading “First Round sides prepare for valuable fixtures in lead-up to T20 World Cup”

Series Swings as England pile on the runs

When Virat Kohli confirmed an unchanged side and elected to bat on Day 1 of the Third Test, surely no one could have predicted that they’d survive barely 40 overs and be bowled out for 78, their third lowest score against England and ninth lowest overall. Still, after the relative success of their bowling unit,Continue reading “Series Swings as England pile on the runs”