Jozaf
Section editor, Blog
A plain-English guide to how spinners make the ball drift, dip and turn, from revolutions on the ball to the Magnus effect and the bounce off…
Culture The Sound of Cricket: Commentary Through the DecadesFrom crackling radio to ultra-high-definition replays, cricket commentary has shaped how fans experience the game. Meet the voices and the changes.
Players Gloves and Runs: The Rise of the Wicketkeeper-BatterFrom Alan Knott's artistry to Adam Gilchrist's hitting and today's attacking keepers, how the man behind the stumps became a match-winner.
Fan Guide How to Follow a Franchise League Season Without Getting LostTeams, tables, net run rate, playoffs and overseas stars explained, plus simple habits that help you keep up with a long franchise season.
Women's Cricket The Pioneers Who Built Women’s CricketMeet the early players and organisers who carried women's cricket from village greens to Test matches and World Cups, often against stiff resistance.
Future Who Pays for the Party? The Economics of Franchise CricketHow franchise leagues earn money from broadcasters, sponsors and fans, where it goes, and what keeps these tournaments financially sustainable.
Tactics Captaincy Under Pressure: How to Read a CollapseWhat good captains do when wickets fall in a cluster: how they change the field, the bowler and the tempo, whichever side of it they are…
History Headingley 1981: The Test That Made Botham’s AshesEngland followed on 227 behind, then won by 18 runs. How Botham, Dilley and Willis turned Headingley 1981 into the most famous comeback in Ashes history.
Science What Makes a Pitch Turn or Seam? Reading the Strip Day by DaySoil, grass, moisture and wear explain why some pitches seam, others turn, and why a surface can change character across a five-day Test match.
Culture Why Test Crowds Are Different: The Spirit of the Five-Day GameTest cricket crowds drift, chat, sing and settle in for days. Explore the rituals and atmosphere that make the five-day game's audiences unique.
Players Cool Heads, Big Hits: The Art of the FinisherWhat a finisher actually does, why the role matters, and how Bevan, Klusener, Dhoni and the T20 era have shaped cricket's closers.
Fan Guide What to Pack for a Day at the Cricket: A Practical Ground GuideSun cream, layers, cushions, radio and more: a practical checklist for a comfortable day at the cricket, from arrival to the final over.