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World Cup 1975: When Alvin Kallicharran treated the great Dennis Lillee like a schoolboy bowler!
CricketCountry StaffFebruary 2, 2015 12:46 AM IST
Australia vs West Indies, Prudential World Cup, Kennington Oval, London, June 14, 1975 West Indies won by 7 wickets (with 84 balls remaining)
Proper footwear helps bowlers stay protected from career threatening injuries
CricketCountry StaffMay 30, 2012 12:36 PM IST
With the amount of cricket played nowdays, it leaves bowlers prone to injuries.
Pitches must be prepared properly in order to protect batsmen
CricketCountry StaffMay 27, 2012 4:17 PM IST
Cricket, since its inception, was played on uncovered pitches till the 1960’s. The move to prepare covered pitches was taken to normalise playing conditions and
Safety nets - a necessity to protect cricketers
CricketCountry StaffMay 23, 2012 6:06 PM IST
Cricket professionals at every level use safety nets during practice sessions. Safety nets aid in safe training where density of players is more. Moreover, by
Yoga is a strong tool for cricketers to maintain mental and physical discipline
CricketCountry StaffMay 20, 2012 11:56 PM IST
A modern day cricketer, who spends hours on the field and the one who is also involved in the off-field activities such as brand endorsements,
Consumption of liquids is essential to avoid dehydration
CricketCountry StaffMay 19, 2012 1:58 PM IST
Cricketers coming from South Africa, England, Australia and New Zealand touring the sub-continent often face trouble with heat and humidity.
Bowlers need more protection against switch-hit
CricketCountry StaffMay 14, 2012 11:15 PM IST
Unlike most other batting innovations, switch-hit has been the most controversial one. Although currently there is no law that restricts the use of switch hit,
Insurance helps players stay protected from various risks
CricketCountry StaffMay 10, 2012 5:20 PM IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has increased the Indian Premier League 5 limit of insurance to Rs 812 crore which is
Why cricketers deserve tight security
CricketCountry StaffMay 6, 2012 1:24 PM IST
During India’s tour to Pakistan in 1989, an enraged fan attacked the then Indian captain, Kris Srikkanth and tore off his shirt. Questions were then
Time umpires wear protective gear
CricketCountry StaffMay 3, 2012 1:20 PM IST
The new generation of cricket bats has heightened the excitement levels as batsmen are able to pummel the bowlers at will. The bat, indeed, has
Essential for cricketers to use Zinc cream to stay protected from harmful rays from the sun
CricketCountry StaffApril 29, 2012 3:53 PM IST
Considerable time is spent by cricketers on the field during matches played under the scorching sun. It is critical that they protect their face and
Warm-up helps players avoid injuries
CricketCountry StaffApril 25, 2012 3:28 PM IST
Pre-match warm-up and stretching help players avoid career-threatening injuries. Delivering a ball at a pace well in excess of 90mph puts enormous strain on the
Improper behaviours by players affect spirit of the game
CricketCountry StaffApril 23, 2012 5:38 PM IST
Players should behave well on the field to avoid giving themselves a bad image and giving their team a bad name. Offenders are promptly pulled
IPL 2012: Chennai all-rounder Albie Morkel to miss game against Pune
CricketCountry StaffApril 18, 2012 10:54 PM IST
All-rounder Albie Morkel's absence coupled with a hamstring niggle to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and opener Murali Vijay's poor form provide a none too good
Sunglasses for cricketers are protective tools, not mere style statements
CricketCountry StaffApril 18, 2012 11:32 AM IST
The UV rays, according to medical research, are capable of causing cataract, eye damage and even cancer. The sunglasses are also of vital importance for

IND vs ZIM : भारत को श्रृंखला में जीत की उम्मीद, तो जिम्बाब्वे भी भिड़ने को पूरी तरह से तैयार

IND vs ZIM: कब और कहां देखें वनडे सीरीज का पहला मुकाबला

जिम्बाब्वे के खिलाफ पहले वनडे में सभी की नजरें केएल राहुल पर

CWG पदक विजेता रवि दहिया अब रूस के लिए होंगे रवाना, खेल मंत्रालय ने दी ट्रेनिंग को मंजूरी

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