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In both sports and games of chance, precision and timing are everything. Whether you’re watching Matt Henry deliver a perfectly-timed outswinger or refreshing your screen …
Cricket fans worldwide are gearing up for an electrifying series as India cricket vs England promises to reignite one of the sport’s most intense rivalries. With …
Cricket has long been known as a sport with a massive fanbase concentrated primarily in Asia, particularly India. However, efforts to grow the game on …
If you don’t live in India, you probably haven’t noticed that one of the World’s most significant sporting events started just over a week ago. …
Courtesy of Tyler at Marginal Revolution, a news report about a cricket fan who has offered to exchange one of his kidneys for a ticket …
The 2011 Indian Premier League cricketer auction took place on the weekend. This event is a fascinating economic exercise on so many levels, and not just …
Further to Brad’s earlier post, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup in the subcontinent is nearing its zenith. Today’s semi-final between India and Pakistan will …
With cricket’s latest ‘Ashes‘ series having been decided more than a fortnight ago, much of the remaining interest in the final Test, just underway, centres purely …
The oldest prize in Test cricket is once again up for grabs. Commencing earlier today, Australia is taking on England away from its own backyard …
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