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Rohit Paudel celebrates with a roar with his ZAP Cricket Bat and Kit

August 1, 2023

Rohit Paudel: Nepal Cricket Star, Batter & Former ODI Captain

Rohit Paudel is one of Nepal cricket's leading batters and a former ODI captain who led the national side from 2022. This ZAP Athletes profile covers his teenage rise, batting style, leadership, Nepal's 2026 journey and his impact on the country's cricket growth.

The Game

July 31, 2023

Cricket in Australia: A Sporting Dynasty

Cricket is one of Australia's defining sports, with a history stretching back to the early 1800s. This updated ZAP Cricket guide covers the Ashes, Don Bradman, Australia's World Cup success, Cricket Australia, major grounds, modern men's and women's achievements and the rivalry with India.

Performance

Rahul Dravid playing his iconic square cut shot in a test match

July 30, 2023

How to play the Square Cut Shot in Cricket Perfectly?

The square cut is a back-foot shot played to a short or short-of-a-length ball outside off stump. This ZAP Cricket guide explains line and length, stance, footwork, bat path, timing, common mistakes and famous examples such as Sachin Tendulkar against Pakistan in 2003.

Performance

A batsman wearing the ZAP Cricket Kit and the ZAP Cricket Bat showing the right cricket batting stance technique

July 29, 2023

The Right Cricket Batting Stance for You

There is no single perfect batting stance for every cricketer. ZAP Cricket explains the fundamentals of feet position, knee bend, head position, grip, backlift and balance, plus front-foot, back-foot, open and wide stance variations used by different batters.

The Game

A photo of a cricket pitch at the middle of a stadium

July 26, 2023

Cricket Pitches: Understanding the Types and Characteristics of the Surface

Cricket pitches shape pace, bounce, seam, spin and match strategy. This ZAP Cricket guide explains official pitch dimensions, crease measurements, how pitches are prepared, green, flat, dry, wet, dusty, dead and hybrid surfaces, and why conditions vary from venue to venue.

The Game

An aerial view of the Narendra Modi Stadium: The Largest Cricket Ground in the World

July 22, 2023

Narendra Modi Stadium - The Largest Cricket Stadium in the World

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the world's largest cricket stadium by published capacity, with around 132,000 seats. This updated ZAP Cricket guide covers its history, architecture, IPL finals, major records, the 2023 ODI World Cup final and India's 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.

Performance

July 22, 2023

How to play the Reverse Sweep Cricket Shot?

The reverse sweep is a high-skill cricket shot used mainly to manipulate the field against spin. This ZAP Cricket guide explains the technique, ideal situations, risks, common mistakes, the difference from a switch hit and famous examples such as Rishabh Pant against James Anderson.

The Game

A picture of Mithali Raj in the India Jersey

July 20, 2023

The Inspiring Career of Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj is one of women's cricket's defining players. This ZAP Cricket profile covers her rise, India debut, captaincy, World Cup runs, major records and retirement after a 23-year international career that ended with 7,805 ODI runs.

July 19, 2023

Asian Cricket Council (ACC): Pioneering Cricket Development

The Asian Cricket Council develops and coordinates cricket across Asia through tournaments, development programmes and cooperation between member boards. This updated guide covers ACC history, objectives, the Asia Cup, the wider 2026 tournament calendar and current ACC President Mohsin Naqvi.

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