Saad Raja Cricket

Our team understand and appreciate the importance of a strong captain in cricket. And that’s the topic of our latest article, the 6 best cricket captains across past and present. Click the link below to check it out! http://www.saadrajacricketblog.com/best-6-cricket-captains-across-globe/

India and Pakistan have numerous cultural and political differences and have a long history of a fierce relationship, be it military or cricket. Notably, these two countries are considered the most savage rivals in the cricket world. But is this the most fierce rivalry in cricket? Saad Raja discusses this epic encounter and why these two nations always have such heated battles. Click here to read the article in full.

Saad Raja on the top 10 cricket stadiums around the world. Each of these has held iconic games down the years. Do you agree with the list? Click the link to check it out!

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...