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Eoin Morgan playing a reverse sweep

How to play the Reverse Sweep Cricket Shot?

The reverse sweep is an essential shot played in the offside in cricket. It has some danger but can be excellent against spinners. Maintain your balance while playing it, grip the bat properly, and choose the right balls to play. Play it carefully, stay away of usual mistakes, and be aware of its constraints. When used properly, the shot can be a useful addition to a batsman's toolbox. In the 1970s, Mushtaq Mohammed became the first cricketer to widely use the reverse sweep.

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A picture of Mithali Raj in the India Jersey

The Inspiring Career of Mithali Raj

Former Indian Women's Cricket Team Captain Mithali Raj is a great of the game. She broke through barriers for female athletes in the sport from her early talent to her extraordinary international career. Raj accomplished personal milestones while leading India to numerous victories. She continues to be admired and respected despite controversy, and her retirement brings an amazing career to a conclusion. Unquestionably, Mithali Raj is one of the best female cricket players of all time.

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A Photo of the Asia Cup Trophy

Asian Cricket Council (ACC): Pioneering Cricket Development

The Asian Cricket Council is the cricket authority that controls cricket bodies in the Asian continent. It was founded in the year 1983 as consists of 25 member nations. ACC works towards developing cricket at grassroots level, identifying and nurturing young talent, organizing regional tournaments and championships, promoting women's participation, and bridging the gap between the ICC and national cricket boards. Asia Cup is the biggest tournament that the ACC conducts. 

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Harmanpreet aur and Smriti Mandhana, the two pillars of the Indian Women's Cricket Team, together with each other

Women's Cricket: The History, Evolution and the Modern Leagues

A sport that encourages cooperation and equality, cricket unites people. A match in 1745 marked the beginning of women's cricket's long history. Promoting and developing women's cricket internationally has been a goal of the International Women's Cricket Council (IWCC) and later the ICC. Women's World Cup and Women's T20 World Cup competitions have helped the sport become more well-known. The ICC has worked to establish gender parity in wages and opportunities. To provide female athletes with equal opportunity, the BCCI in India has taken action. The expansion of women's cricket has also been helped by franchise leagues like the Women's Premier League and the WBBL. The game promotes gender equality, dispels preconceptions, and has a positive impact on the economy. Cricket is a sport.

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How are Cricket Balls Made, Who Invented them and their Evolution?

How are Cricket Balls Made, Who Invented them and their Evolution?

Cricket balls are essential to the game, and the evolution and qualities of these balls have had an effect on the sport. They have sewn seams, a polished exterior, and are constructed of leather and cork. 4-piece and 2-piece balls are the two varieties. England was the birthplace of the cricket ball, and Australia and India followed. White balls have gained popularity for limited-overs contests in place of the customary red balls. For testing using day and night, pink balls were introduced. Regulations regarding weight, size, and shape are regulated by the ICC and MCC. Red, white, and pink balls are utilised in various game formats and have diverse characteristics, each of which offers special benefits to bowlers and intrigue for spectators.

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Dhoni hits the ball out of the park to win India the World Cup after 28 years

MS Dhoni History: The Rise, The Career and The Life Beyond

The atmosphere was epic, and a sense of a breathtaking climax was upon us with 10 runs required on the last 2 balls. The largest cricket stadium in the world, the Narendra Modi stadium had turned yellow, as all fans...

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A ZAP Pink Leather Cricket Ball beside the ZAP Cricket Bat

Pink Ball Cricket: Modernizing the Classic Test Format

Pink ball cricket is a new and exciting test cricket format that is played under the floodlights. Day and night test cricket matches have made the sport even more exciting, attracting a larger global audience. Cricket purists believe that pink ball cricket format might overshadow the red ball format. The new format has some difficulties of its own, like different behaviour of the ball under the floodlights, difficult batting periods during the twilights and difference in visibility of the two balls. The future of day-night Test matches looks promising as more cricket boards consider including them in their schedules.

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Trent Boult Dismisses Ruturaj Gaikwad through LBW in the first over of the Powerplay in an IPL match between MI vs CSK

Powerplay in Cricket: Exploring Strategies in ODIs and T20s

In cricket, fielders are placed close to the batsman at the start of an innings in T20 or ODI matches due to two reasons. Firstly, the new ball swings easily, so fielders are positioned to catch mistimed shots and edges. Secondly, powerplay rules restrict the fielding team, allowing only a few fielders outside the 30-yard circle. Powerplays provide advantages for batsmen to counter swing and play shots freely. The rules differ for T20 and ODI matches. Strategies for bowlers and batsmen during powerplays are highlighted. The absence of powerplay rules would lead to a conservative game. Test cricket does not have powerplays as it prioritizes endurance and skill over quick scoring.

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The BCCI Logo embroidered on the Blazer of the Indian Cricket Team

Inside the World of BCCI: Decoding the Cricket Giants

India is regarded as the largest cricketing nation, with 1.4 billion people and a fervent love of the game. In managing the development of the sport, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is essential. It oversees cricket at all levels, manages finances, develops a world-class sports brand, hosts prestigious events like the IPL, concentrates on grassroots development, and has helped India succeed on the world stage. India is now a world-renowned cricketing power thanks to the BCCI's efforts.

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