What Is a Googly in Cricket?
A googly is a leg-spinner's delivery that spins the opposite way to the stock ball, turning back into a right-hander. Here is how it is bowled.
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What Is the Powerplay in Cricket?
The powerplay in cricket is a block of overs that limits how many fielders can sit outside the 30-yard circle. Here is how it works in ODI and T20 cricket.
Cricket Fielding Positions Explained
Cricket fielding positions are named by angle and distance from the batter: slip, gully, point, cover, mid-on, fine leg and more. Here is the full map.
What Is a Duck in Cricket?
A duck in cricket is when a batter is dismissed for zero. Learn the golden, diamond and pair variations and where the odd term comes from.
Test vs ODI vs T20: Cricket Formats Explained
Test, ODI and T20 are cricket's three main formats. Compare their length, overs, innings and playing conditions in one clear side-by-side guide.
What Is a Maiden Over in Cricket?
A maiden over is an over of six legal balls from which no runs are scored off the bat. Here is what counts, what does not, and why it matters.
England vs South Africa: A Test Series That Will Define England's New Era
Ben Stokes' England enter the South Africa Test series as the most entertaining team in world cricket, but the Proteas have the weapons to cause real problems.
India vs Australia: Kohli's Masterclass Seals Thrilling Test Series Victory at the MCG
Virat Kohli produced one of the great Test innings to guide India to a famous victory at the MCG and claim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.