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The Week that Was: Edition #1

Two all-time finishes as India, West Indies go 1-0 up Audiences around the world were treated to two gripping Test matches last week, with plenty of drama coming from both England vs India and West Indies vs Pakistan. After breaking the record for youngest West Indian to take a Test five-wicket haul, teenager Jayden Seales wasContinue reading “The Week that Was: Edition #1”

2021 Men’s World T20 Squads

You’ll find all of the squads for this year’s tournament here as they are released. All squads will be finalised and reduced to 15 by October 10. Group 1 Squads Group 2 Squads Qualifier Group A Qualifier Group B

ICC World T20 Explainer

The fixtures have now been released for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with the tournament set to kick off on October 17 with matches to be played in Oman and the UAE. The qualifying event for this 16 team tournament was held in 2019, where Papua New Guinea and Namibia won a placeContinue reading “ICC World T20 Explainer”

West Indies vs Pakistan: Important WTC Points on the line as WI look to end summer on a high

With all series now having greater significance and going towards World Test Championship points, many fans will be invested in this two match series between the West Indies and Pakistan. The West Indies have had an up-and-down home summer, particularly in the red-ball game, where they missed out on some chances to close out winsContinue reading “West Indies vs Pakistan: Important WTC Points on the line as WI look to end summer on a high”

England vs India: First Test Wrap, Second Test Preview

After four days of a top-tier contest between England and India, it was disappointing to sit and watch the rain fall and the pre-prepared rain-delay highlights packages instead of what promised to be a gripping final day. With India needing 157 runs for victory and England requiring nine wickets, overcast conditions, and a second inningsContinue reading “England vs India: First Test Wrap, Second Test Preview”

Introduction to my Digital Artefact

I love cricket. Since I can remember it has been my obsession, and while the dream of playing professionally has worn off the passion for cricket writing lives on. The opportunity BCM114 presents to allow me to write freely about international cricket is a godsend. The challenge is to learn how to produce it inContinue reading “Introduction to my Digital Artefact”