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Jasprit Bumrah takes a jump and performs hi bowling action before delivering a ball

August 21, 2023

Understanding Cricket Bowling Actions: The Ultimate Guide

A cricket bowling action combines run-up, delivery stride, arm path, release and follow-through. This updated ZAP Cricket guide explains side-on, front-on, round-arm and unconventional actions, studies famous bowlers, and clarifies the ICC's 15-degree elbow-extension rule for illegal bowling actions.

The Game

Muttiah Muralitharan celebrate becoming the first player wick 800 test wickets in test cricket history

August 15, 2023

Which bowler has the most wickets in cricket history in all formats?

Muttiah Muralitharan remains international cricket's all-time leading wicket-taker with 1,347 wickets. This updated ZAP Cricket guide covers the Test, ODI, T20I, all-format and IPL leaders through October 6, 2026, plus the new women's international record held by Deepti Sharma.

Performance

A ZAP Athlete plays the pull shot in cricket, wearing the ZAP Cricket Kit

August 15, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Playing the Pull Shot in Cricket

The pull shot is one of cricket's main attacking answers to short-pitched bowling. This ZAP Cricket guide explains line and height selection, stance, footwork, weight transfer, timing, common mistakes, training drills and the difference between a pull and a hook shot.

The Game

Kumar Sangakkara raises his bat to celebrate a magnificent innings

August 9, 2023

Kumar Sangakkara: The Left Handed Maestro

Kumar Sangakkara is one of Sri Lanka's greatest batters and wicketkeepers. This ZAP Cricket profile covers his technique, records, captaincy, 2014 T20 World Cup triumph, retirement, MCC leadership and his current role as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach and Director of Cricket for IPL 2026.

The Game

A test match at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London

August 9, 2023

The Lord's Cricket Ground: The Home of Cricket

Lord's Cricket Ground in London is known as the Home of Cricket. This updated ZAP Cricket guide covers its Pavilion, Long Room, MCC Museum, Honours Boards, famous slope, historic records and the landmark 2026 summer that included the first Women's Test at Lord's and the Women's T20 World Cup final.

The Game

A photo of the Ashes urn pictured inside a stadium

August 9, 2023

The Historic Ashes Cricket Series: England vs Australia

The Ashes is cricket's historic Test rivalry between Australia and England. This updated ZAP Cricket guide covers the urn, the rivalry's origin, legendary players, the 2005 and 2023 series, Australia's 4-1 win in 2025-26 and the modern Women's Ashes.

Performance

Joe Root plays the sweep shot in a test cricket match

August 7, 2023

How to play the sweep shot in cricket perfectly?

The sweep is a cross-batted scoring option used mainly against spin. This ZAP Cricket guide explains stance, footwork, line and length, conventional sweep, paddle sweep, slog sweep and reverse sweep, plus the LBW, bowled and top-edge risks to consider.

The Game

Chris Gayle hitting a ball out of the park

August 4, 2023

Most Sixes in Cricket History Across all Formats: The Biggest Hitters

Rohit Sharma leads international cricket with 674 sixes as of October 6, 2026. See updated Test, ODI, T20I, all-format and IPL six-hitting leaderboards, including Ben Stokes, Karanbir Singh, Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and other major power hitters.

Performance

A Batsman with a ZAP Cricket bat in hand shows a proper demonstration of footwork

August 3, 2023

Master your Batting Footwork in Cricket

Batting footwork helps a player get into balanced positions against pace and spin. This ZAP Cricket guide covers stance, trigger movement, front-foot and back-foot play, using the crease, leaving the ball and practical drills to improve movement without sacrificing technique.

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