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OrganizingHow to Run a Cricket Auction for Your Tournament
Purses, sets, base prices, retention, and the maths that stops a team bidding itself into an illegal squad. Everything to decide before anyone walks in the room.
OrganizingHow a Cricket Academy Can Collect Fees Without Chasing Parents
The notebook-and-WhatsApp method costs more than you think. Fee plans, billing cycles, discounts, reminders that actually get paid, and the parent who is three months behind.
StrategyWhat Does My Team Need to Qualify?
Points first, then net run rate, then the exact chase. How qualification really works in a group stage, and why a single sentence is often the wrong shape of answer.
ScoringBox Cricket, Scored Properly
Six overs, four walls, and a format most cricket apps treat as a lesser version of the real thing. What a box scorecard should actually record, and why it is worth keeping.
NewsSkipper's Top Performers: May 2026
The best batters, bowlers, fielders and captains from 164 matches scored on Skipper in May, plus the scorers and organisers who ran the month. One captain won all seven games he led.
NewsNine Matches In: Inside Erode's MSDIAN U14 Tournament
Eight academies, one ground at Vadamugam Vellode, and a week that has already produced a hundred and a four-wicket spell. Where the league stands and what each team needs to do next. தமிழில் படிக்க.
ஒன்பது போட்டிகள் முடிந்தது: ஈரோடு MSDIAN U14 தொடரின் உள்ளே
எட்டு கிரிக்கெட் அகாடமிகள், ஒரு வார காலம், வாடமுகம் வெல்லோடு. லீக் இப்போது எங்கே நிற்கிறது, ஒவ்வொரு அணியும் என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும், முக்கிய பாத்திரம் ஏற்கும் சிறுவர்கள்.
NewsIPL 2026 Playoff Race: How NRR Will Decide the Top Four
The IPL 2026 league stage is in its final stretch. Standings, NRR figures, remaining fixtures, and what each bubble team needs to qualify. Updated through 25 May.
RulesHow NRR Works (And Why a Six on the Last Ball Doesn't Save You)
Net Run Rate explained without the textbook tone. The formula, the all-out trap, three myths fans still believe, and what captains actually do to chase NRR.
News310 Nights at Turf 39: Inside Tiruppur's Late-Night Box Cricket Scene
India's knitwear capital runs on long shifts, which is why its cricket runs late. A night at Turf 39 in Tiruppur, where the Headlight Cricket tournament series just crossed its 310th edition.
NewsIPL 2026 Mid-Season Review: Standings, Stars, and Surprises
22 matches in, and IPL 2026 already has a shape. A 15-year-old holds the Orange Cap, the defending champions are flying, and KKR are winless. Here is where things stand.
NewsIPL 2026 Tickets: Complete Buying Guide for All 10 Teams
Three platforms, ten teams, wildly different prices. Where to buy IPL 2026 tickets for every franchise, from BookMyShow to District to the RCB website.
NewsCSK IPL 2026 Tickets: Chepauk Prices, Booking, and Match Schedule
How to buy CSK tickets at Chepauk. Stand prices from ₹2,000, District by Zomato booking, WSTL early access, and the four remaining home matches.
NewsRCB IPL 2026 Tickets: Where to Buy, Prices, and Complete Booking Guide
Updated for the live season. RCB tickets are exclusively on shop.royalchallengers.com. Dynamic pricing from ₹3,750. Schedule, results, and tips to get in.
Inspiration4 Lessons from Sanju Samson's Journey: From a Delhi Police Colony to Team India
How a father's sacrifice, a move across states, the right coach, and years of self-doubt shaped one of India's most gifted cricketers. Lessons every young player can use.
NewsNew Cricket Rules 2026: MCC Law Changes, Laminated Bats & More
The MCC has announced 73 law changes effective October 2026, laminated bats, final-over rules, overthrow clarity, and what it means for your cricket.
RulesAll 11 Ways to Get Out in Cricket
Every way a batsman can be dismissed, from the common bowled and caught to the incredibly rare timed out and obstructing the field.
RulesFree Hit Rules: What You Can and Can't Do
Everything about free hits, when they're awarded, what dismissals are valid, and the tactical impact on modern limited-overs cricket.
RulesPower Play Rules Explained: ODI and T20
Fielding restrictions, mandatory overs, and how power plays shape the game in T20 and ODI cricket. The complete breakdown.
RulesDLS Method Explained Simply: Rain Rules in Cricket
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method demystified. How revised targets work in rain-interrupted matches, with real examples.
StrategyCricket Fielding Positions Explained: The Complete Visual Guide
Every fielding position explained, from slip and gully to deep mid-wicket and third man. Learn where fielders stand and why captains place them there.
StrategyHow to Captain a Cricket Team: Leadership on the Field
Field placement, bowling changes, reading the game, and managing pressure, the art and science of cricket captaincy.
StrategyT20 vs ODI vs Test: Which Cricket Format Suits Your Playing Style?
Each format demands different skills and temperament. Find out which format matches your strengths as a batsman, bowler, or all-rounder.
StrategyHow Partnerships Win Matches in Cricket
The math and strategy behind building innings together. Why partnerships matter more than individual heroics in winning cricket.
PerformanceHow to Analyze Your Batting Stats to Find Weaknesses
Strike rate by phase, dot ball percentage, dismissal patterns, learn to read your own data and identify where to improve.
PerformanceWhat Your Bowling Economy Actually Tells You
Economy rate is the headline stat for bowlers, but it doesn't tell the full story. Learn what it reveals, what it hides, and what metrics matter more.
Performance5 Numbers Every Cricketer Should Track
Beyond averages and strike rates, the five statistics that actually predict improvement and help you grow as a player.
TrainingHow to Build a Cricket Practice Routine That Actually Works
Nets, drills, match simulation, and fitness, a structured practice framework for cricketers who want to improve consistently.
TrainingMental Game: How to Handle Pressure in Cricket
Last-over chases, bowling with the game on the line, big-match nerves, practical techniques for performing under pressure.
ScoringHow Cricket Scoring Works: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know about scoring a cricket match, from runs and wickets to overs and extras. The foundation every scorer needs.
ScoringUnderstanding Extras in Cricket: Wides, No-Balls, Byes & Leg Byes
Extras are the most misunderstood part of cricket scoring. Learn how each type works, who they're credited to, and how they affect match stats.
ScoringHow to Read a Cricket Scorecard Like a Pro
A cricket scorecard tells the full story of a match. Learn to decode batting figures, bowling analysis, fall of wickets, and partnership data.
ScoringCommon Cricket Scoring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The most frequent errors scorers make, from miscounting extras to wrong strike rotation, and how to get it right every time.
OrganizingHow to Organize a Cricket Tournament: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to run a cricket tournament, choosing formats, scheduling matches, managing teams, scoring, and sharing results.
OrganizingHow to Start a Cricket Club in Your Neighborhood
From gathering players and finding grounds to registration and running your first season, a practical guide to building a cricket community.