Jozaf
Section editor, Blog
From the Chappells and Waughs to the Pollocks, Currans and Mohammad brothers, a look at the families who gave cricket generations of talent.
Fan Guide Great Places to Watch Cricket Around the WorldFrom Lord's to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Eden Gardens to Newlands, a tour of grounds that make watching cricket an experience worth travelling for.
Future Greener Outfields: How Cricket Grounds Are Adapting to a Changing ClimateHeat, rain, drought and air quality are testing cricket grounds. See how venues are adapting while serving their communities year-round.
Tactics The Lost Art of the Night-WatchmanWhy the evening sentinel of Test cricket has faded from view, the logic behind the role, and whether it deserves a comeback.
History Edgbaston 1999: The Semi-Final Tie That Broke South African HeartsAustralia and South Africa tied the 1999 World Cup semi-final at Edgbaston, and Australia went through. The story of the most agonising run-out in cricket.
Science How Bowling Speed Is Measured, and What the Number Really MeansFrom radar guns to camera tracking, here is how a fast bowler's speed gets on the screen, and why a single figure can mislead as much…
Culture From the Weald to the World: How Cricket Left EnglandTrade ships, army garrisons, school playing fields and local passion: how a village game from south-east England became a global sport.
Players The Art of Tail-End Batting: Where Matches Quietly TurnHow lower-order batters add priceless runs, what coaches drill with them, and why the last three wickets so often decide a close Test.
Fan Guide Starting Cricket as an Adult: Clubs, Kit and Getting BetterIt is never too late to pick up a bat. A practical guide to joining a club, buying sensible kit and improving your game as an…
Future Managing the Miles: How Workload Shapes Cricket CareersFast bowlers break, schedules overflow and selectors rest stars. Learn how workload management shapes careers, tactics and the way teams are picked.
Tactics Reading Length in a Split Second: The Hidden Skill of BattingHow batters use early visual cues, trigger movements and trained anticipation to judge length in the time it takes the ball to arrive.
History How a Tiny Urn Became the Most Famous Trophy in CricketFrom a mock obituary in 1882 to a tiny terracotta urn at Lord's: the story of how the Ashes began and why England v Australia still…