Hello Followers

Today is going to be my last post because Im moving on to a new Subject in a different area of my coursework at college.Im glad i choose Cricket to blog about as it is one of my favirote sports and I hope you have enjopyed following.Dont forget the next big agenda for us following Cricket is the Ashes held this summer 2013.

History of Cricket bats

The blade of a cricket bat is a wooden block that is generally flat on the striking face and with a ridge on the reverse (back of the bat). which concentrates wood in the middle where the ball is mostly hit. The bat is traditionally made from willow wood, specifically from a variety of White Willow.

The Ashes

The Ashes is the most famous cricket match known to man between England and Australlia The Ashes are contested every four years here, and every four years in Australia. Because of this, there can be as little as 18 months between series, as was the case 2005 - 2006, or as much as 30 months.They are dued to play at Lords Cricket Ground summer 2013.We dont know who the team is yet but we hope Kevin Pitersen is playing in this series.

Music I like to listen to before the game

Before every game I listen to music to help me focus; ready for our big game. I like listen to Rap music and myt favourite Rapper is Devlin. Devlin is a British citizen and he lives in Essex and he is 23 years old. Despite his ages Devlin is big on the UK Grime scene and has collaborated on Tinchy Stryder's Game Over with Giggs, Professor Green, Tinie Tempah, Example and Chipmunk. He has also worked with Labrinth and Jessie J.

I like Devlin because he speaks the truth and his songs are easy listening.


Heres is a link to one of Devlin's tunes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmCoCTPWP-I 

Rules

Daniel's most important rules for cricket.

1. Always take your bat.
2. Remember you cup.
3.Always be a good sportsman whether you win or lose.
4.Treat opposition with respect.
5.Communication with team mates when your batting and fielding.
6.Wear sensible footwear.
7.Take sunglasses.
8.Wear sunscreen.

             

My experience

I started playing cricket last year and I currently play for Hindhead cricket club. I prefer to bat rather than fielding. I enjoy this because theres an oppertunity to defend yourself from the ball which is often flying 80mph or faster. I enjoy playing cricket for my team because I get to socialise with new people in the village. We have social team meetings to see who is playing in the next few fixtures. This is a good chance to have a drink and a snack with my team mates.

Cricket has got a high risk factor and this gets your adrenaline flowing and once it is flowing you forget there is a risk and enjoy that there is a small risk factor.

England's Tour to India

England leave today for their tour in India


England captain Alastair Cook relishes the prospect of playing India in the upcoming test series.With Kevin Pietersen back by his side.
England leave for some Pre-tour training in Dubai on Wednesday ready for the test series.
England keep there team spirit high now that kevin Pietersen back from his short exile.His apology was excepted by the team which raised moral through the ranks.


England tour schedule for India 2012 Fixtures
 
Nov 15-19: First Test, Ahmedabad (Motera) (0400 GMT)
Nov 23-27: Second Test, Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium) (0400 GMT)
Dec 5-9: Third Test, Kolkata (0400 GMT)
Dec 13-17: Fourth Test, Nagpur (0400 GMT)
 
 

 

Two of India's best player

 
 
 
 

 
 
 Full name:Mahendra Singh Dhoni
 

Playing role Wicketkeeper batsman

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm medium

 
 
 
 

 Here is his Batting stats:

Tests	69	109	13	3692	148	38.45	6153	60.00	5	26	395	66	194	30
ODIs	211	188	53	6908	183*	51.17	7812	88.42	7	46	531	139	199	66
T20Is	38	35	14	652	48*	31.04	587	111.07	0	0	42	18	20	6
First-class	110	175	16	5854	148	36.81			8	40			302	49
List A	268	241	64	8911	183*	50.34			13	57			269	81
Twenty20	135	121	40	2802	73*	34.59	2162	129.60	0	10	209	98	63	31

 
 

Full name:Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
 
 Playing role Top-order batsman

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm offbreak, Legbreak googly

 
 

Here is his Batting stats:

 
 

	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	190	314	32	15533	248*	55.08			51	65		67	113	0
ODIs	463	452	41	18426	200*	44.83	21367	86.23	49	96	2016	195	140	0
T20Is	1	1	0	10	10	10.00	12	83.33	0	0	2	0	1	0
First-class	294	467	48	24452	248*	58.35			78	111			181	0
List A	551	538	55	21999	200*	45.54			60	114			175	0
Twenty20	77	77	10	2440	100*	36.41	2008	121.51	1	15	313	31	24	0