Blog: long reads on cricket
Original long reads on tactics, history, science, culture and the future of the game.
Science A Day with the Groundstaff: The Work Behind Every Match
Before the first ball is bowled, groundstaff have been up for hours. Discover how mowing, rolling, covering and repair make every cricket match possible.
Science What Really Happens During a Rain DelayCovers on, players off, umpires pacing the outfield. Here is what goes on behind a cricket rain delay and how restart decisions are made.
Science Over Rates and the Clock: How Cricket Manages TimeWhy do slow over rates matter? Explore how cricket measures time, the penalties teams face, and the clock rules brought in for the shorter formats.