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8 ways to become a better cricketer It’s the ashes. Therefore, just as when Wimbledon fever hits, everyone’s dusting off their bats and hitting the nets. Are you feeling a tad rusty? You’re no  Joe Root , and you’re unlikely to be able to hit one like  Warner . So here at Saad Raja cricket, we’ve broke 8 SIMPLE ways to become that little bit better of a cricketer. 1) Work by yourself: You don’t need anyone else to practice cricket skills. Bowl sets of 6 balls in a net by yourself and keep on practicing. Dust of the cobwebs before anyone’s watching  2) Individual Coaching Get yourself a separate coach. A high-quality individual coaching where you will be the sole and primary focus of the instructor. 3) Physical Fitness This may be a controversial subject. Players like  Freddie Flintoff ’s fitness is well documented to be less then… Elite. But it cannot be argued that being fitter, faster and stronger will give you an advantage over the next slightly ...

17 facts about a hero of cricket – David Warner David Warner, the left-handed Australian batsman currently playing a crucial role in the ashes. He enjoys international popularity for his attacking style and has captivated millions of hearts with his remarkable performance in his national team. The journey of this cricket great is almost as unpredictable as the weather in England but in honour of this great player Saad Raja Cricket looks at 17 facts about this destructive hitter! 1) Exceptional ability as a child David Warner joined the first coastal cricket club of Sydney at only the young age of 5. He continued to dominate all of his junior competitions throughout his childhood. 2) The move to switch from left to right In his early age, Warner was advised by a coach to switch to right-hand batting which he did but lasted only for a season after which he returned to the natural ability to be a diminutive left-handed batsman. 3) Iconic international debut Warner was ...

England, many years ago, started the Twenty20 format of cricket for the sole purpose of entertaining cricket fans. People were tired of the county cricket and having to sit and wait all day for a single match. 5-day test matches have always been considered the real format of skills and hard work but were totally out of the picture if the aim were to make sure the crowd is engaged and people are having fun. Ever since the T-20 format has been introduced in cricket, and exploited by Indian Premiere league, cricket seems to have lost some of its true essence. Money Making Machine Following in the footsteps of IPL, many countries including Pakistan and Bangladesh have started Twenty20 format cricket regularly with the aim to make money and popularity amongst the world of cricket. IPL showcases batsmen abusing frustrated bowlers and is probably the best brand in India when it comes to entertainment and earning billions. By consistently playing T20 cricket, bowlers struggle a lot becaus...

Technology in Cricket Technology has been thrown into the limelight once again with the use of video assisted refereeing in top European and international football matches.  But Cricket has been utilising tech in the sport for many years now. Saad Raja Cricket breaks down the different forms of technology found in the sport as well as evaluating why the ICC has been cautious implementing changes that could potentially widen the gap between professional and grass roots cricket. Third Umpire Doesn’t sound very techy, right? The role of a third umpire is to observe certain situations by re-playing and advising the other umpires accordingly. The other two umpires are in contact through  wireless technology  with the third umpire. A third umpire makes decisions without consultation of anyone and delivers information to the other umpires. DRS (Decision Review System) In recent years, cricket has joined sports like tennis and rugby in introducing a umpire...

Top 5 Batsmen of All time This week at Saad Raja cricket, we break down the top 5 batsmen the sport has ever seen. Looking through their stats, impact on the sport and lasting legacy.  Read the article in full here now. 

Sangakkara - Cricket Legend With the recent news that cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara is  retiring from first-class cricket , Saad Raja Cricket discusses this hugely underrated player and talks about why he should be considered a true great of the game. A cricket great  Kumar Sangakkara , the left-handed Sri Lankan batsman has been a remarkably captivating personality both in national and international cricket grounds. He served as a cornerstone for the Sri Lankan team for a period of almost 15 years during which his elegant strokes and reliable keeping gained him international recognition as one of battings true legends. With intense batting powers, leadership attributes, and a strong determination of fulfilling responsibilities, Sangakkara played an instrumental role in giving the Sri Lankan national team identity and direction. Breaking down the stats This multilingual batsman emerged with a reputation as a blessing for cricket when he scored his 35 th ...

Moeen Ali and Steven Finn have been ruled out of the first Ashes warm-up game due to injuries Steven Finn and Moeen Ali are expected to go through scans since the  injury concerns  that have overshadowed just at the beginning of the Ashes tour. It has been reported that both of the players will go through scans on Friday in Perth. Also, both of them experienced discomfort while attending a session at Richardson Park. They are now eliminated from England’s opening match, which is happening on Saturday. ECB Injury worries Seamer Finn injured himself when he was batting in the nets. His left knee is injured, while Ali Moeen has reported soreness in the left side of his body. However, it is the fact that Moeen has been injured which worries England the most. Moeen has not taken part in all the training sessions since the injury. He was eliminated from the two-day fixture game with Western Australia XI happening at the WACA on Saturday. Moreover, with Ben Stokes not bein...

International cricket in Pakistan; something that we never believed we would see again in this life has now actually happened and Pakistanis are overly enthusiastic to rejoice this victory against terrorism. The love for cricket has been running in millions of veins throughout the nation and fortunately, it’s not time to end the detention and just celebrate! The Cost of a return Emotions have been on the high throughout as the public watches international cricket favorites play in our local grounds at Qaddafi Stadium. To provide security of the highest ranks to these international guests, Lahore had to face blocked roads and unreal traffic jams but the overwhelming feeling of being the host to cricket once again won against the disappointment of being stuck on the routes for hours. What the country has now attained is the reputation and pride it lost when Pakistani players had to face exile from home grounds after the sorrowful attacks on SriLankan players in March 2009, which l...