Get updates of IPL 6(By- Jansher Singh Sekhon)

Indian Premier League is bustling to enter its sixth season from April 3 with 9 teams involved in the battle to reach the coveted IPL title which culminates on May 26 at Kolkata’s historic ground, Eden Gardens. With less than a month left in reaching the start of league, announcements in relation to ipl 2013 are cropping left, right and centre every passing day. While teams are busy in getting their team squad ready for the forthcoming tournament, both on and off field squad; stadiums are getting decked up to present the most extravagant showcase of T20 cricket peppered with generous amount of glamour.
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Cricket Video Games

Celebrating the most intense and long standing international test cricket rivalry, the game launches in time for the unique double header Ashes Series that takes place in Canada and then a few months later in Australia.

ASHES CRICKET 2013, currently in development at Melbourne-based cricket specialists Trickstar Games, promises the most authentic cricket experience to date and boasts exclusive licenses from both The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA).

Other game modes will reflect all the nuances of the international game across its many formats whilst truly capturing the passion and excitement of live matches. National rivalries, venues and player personalities are perfectly captured in the most advanced simulation of the sport yet, as participants fight for the pride of their nation in either solo play or with up to three friends in local multiplayer matches or take on the world online.

Further details on ASHES CRICKET 2013 will be revealed exclusively over the coming months via the official website community forums at www.ashescricket2013.com

Hit 6 sixes in one over

T- 20:-

Twenty20 cricket is a form of cricket that was introduced in England in the year 2003, mainly with the aim of making the game more interesting and attracting more audience. Though it is similar to the traditional cricket game to quite an extent, there are certain differences as well. Most of these differences arise from changes in the rules and format of the game. We have given a brief description of the rules of T20 cricket in the following lines.

Twenty20 Cricket Rules
General Rules

• In a single innings, each of the bowlers can bowl a maximum of only one-fifth of the total overs i.e. 4 overs in a total of 20 overs.
• If a bowler ever delivers a ball overstepping the popping crease, it is a no-ball. The batting team gets one run for the ball and the next delivery is a free hit. In other words, in the next ball, the batsmen can only be dismissed through a run out.
• If either of the umpires believes that a team is wasting time, he can award a five-run penalty, at his own discretion.
• In a normal T20 game, the interval lasts for 15 minutes. However, in a reduced-overs match, it can be cut to 10 minutes.
• If, and only if, each of the two teams has faced (or had the opportunity to face) five overs, will be a match deemed to have played.
• In each Twenty20 cricket match, one short-pitched ball is allowed per over.
• To calculate a team's net run rate, the average runs per over scored by that team is deducted from the average runs per over scored against it.

Format
The format of a Twenty20 match is quite similar to normal limited-overs match, only the number of overs for batting is just twenty, just as the name of the game suggests. The game is played between two teams, each of them having a single innings of 20 overs. In the context of Twenty20 cricket, there is a visual difference as well, though it is a pretty minor one. In T20, members of the batting team do not arrive from/retire to traditional dressing rooms. Rather, they have a bench, mainly a row of chairs, visibly in the playing arena, used for coming and going purposes.

Field Restrictions

• At the most, five fielders can be on the leg side, at any given point of time.
• In the first six overs of a T20 game, there cannot be more than two fielders outside the 30-yard circle.
• There can be a maximum of five fielders outside the fielding circle, after the first six overs end.
• The fielding team has to start bowling its 20th over within 75 minutes. If it fails to do so, extra six runs will be added to the batting team�s score, for every whole over bowled after the 75 minute-mark. In case the umpire believes that the batting team is wasting time, he may add more time to this

Play beach cricket with more fun.( By- Jugraj Singh)

Some rules of beach cricket:-

Beach cricket has been a popular summer social and fun game in Australia, India and possibly other cricket playing nations for a long time.
Some of the idiosyncrasies of beach cricket include

• a tennis ball is most commonly used
• hitting into the water can either be out, or an exciting part of the game where spectacular catches are made.
• the cricket stumps may be made out of any material, such as washed up sticks and rubbish bins.
• bowling often requires full tosses, due to the inconsistent bounce on the sand

Get uptodate with our match highlights

Watch latest cricket highlights of all major international matches with official cricket highlights provided by ICC, ESPNStar, Willow Tv, PCB and other cricketing boards. Below is the list of current and past match highlights with full test matches highlights, ODI matches highlights and T20 matches highlights. Not all video highlights will be presented and some highlights will be geo restricted where some will play in North America, South Asia including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan and some available throughout on net.

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Why cricket is the best sport overall!!?(By- Gurmehak Singh Brar)

1. The richest sporting body is from cricket ( bcci)
2. It is the fastest growing sports in countries who didn't play cricket before
3. The icc world cup is the 3rd biggest sporting event( 1st is Olympics and 2nd is fifa wc)
4. The world T20 is the 4rth biggest sporting event
5. Cricket has the most expensive trophy in the world( ipl)
6. Cricket has the first trophy ever made( ashes)
7. Cricket is the oldest team sport
8. Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world
9. Cricket is the most played international sport
10. Cricket has 3 different formats which make it more interesting
11. Cricket has one of the best stadiums in the world( mcg)
12. Cricket has the best gear to buy( bats,balls,pads etc.)
13. Cricket is alway on tv
14. Cricket is arguably the hardest sport
15. Cricket is the only sport which requires both technique and stamina.

Cricket is the best

Ontario Cricket Coaching (By- Gurjeet Singh Brar)

Players learn skills and develop to the best of their ability- if they enjoy training. No matter what age group or level, we need to engage the player's interest. This philosphy, coupled with their  highly experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff, has helped us to become one of North America's premier cricket academies.

Under 9

From ages 5-8,  youngsters are taught the fundamentals of the game- through engaging and suitable drills. There is a major emphasis on participation and enjoyment.

Under 13's

The U-13's are split into two categories: Under 11 and Under 13. These age groups start developing match skills through drills and practice sessions. The indoor season prepares them to particpate in the U-13 summer league.

Under 15's and 17's

For players aged 14-17, there are two groups: for novice and intermediate/advanced level players. For the newer players, there is a strong emphasis on learning cricket skills, and for more advanced players, a focus on match readiness.

Senior

While there are some younger players participating in the senior program, the general age guideline is 18+. The senior group is divided into two categories: intermediate and advanced. These groups will train with the intention of playing and performing in summer league cricket. An emphasis is placed on skills perfection, weakness