Topic to discuss anything on the topic of cricket. Test matches, ODIs, T20s, The Hundred, Members and Associates, governance, TV deals, competitions, etc.
We have the 18-man squad for the US as they start a five match T20I series with Canada followed by a three match series with Bangladesh. The squad is: Monank Patel (captain), Aaron Jones (VC), Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Gajanand … Continue reading All Things Cricket: April 3rd
Yes, it’s been a while. I’m going to try to update this site more often starting around March or April 2024. 2024 is a big year for cricket in the US. Fifteen games of the T20 World Cup will be … Continue reading All Things Cricket: December 21st
Cricket is officially in the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028!!!!! https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/3738853 This is a Big Freaking Deal. The Olympics means something to Americans, especially an Olympics staged on home soil. It means two weeks of tuning into NBC, waving … Continue reading All Things Cricket: October 16
It’s another Minor League Cricket post! Minor League Cricket (MiLC) is, for now, the only sanctioned domestic cricket league in the US. Major League Cricket (MLC), owned by the same entity, American Cricket Enterprises (ACE), hopes to become the primary … Continue reading All Things Cricket: August 30th
What if I told you there was a sports league that starts at 10 am on Saturday, runs until 7 pm and then repeats that schedule on Sunday, has 10 or so games each day that span the USA, and … Continue reading All Things Cricket: MiLC Edition
I’m going on hiatus from this for a while. I’m extremely busy at work of late, and I’m also doing actual cricket stuff like teaching a kids introductory class and, soon, volunteering with USA Cricket and Minor League Cricket. Thanks … Continue reading All Things Cricket: Taking a break
Not a proper one, but closer than last time. Jos Buttler hit his third century of the tournament to power Rajasthan Royals to a win over Delhi Capitals. Royals, Gujarat Titans, and surprising Arsey Bees (Royal Challengers Bangalore) are all … Continue reading All Things Cricket: April 22nd
Too busy to do this lately. I’m sitting in an airport waiting for a flight that I got stuck on because I missed my original connection. It’s not going to the city where my hotel is, so I have to … Continue reading All Things Cricket: whatever today is
Australia has run the table in the group stage of the #CWC22 with astounding ease. If they lose from here on out, it will either be a monumental effort by another team, or an epic collapse by them. They still … Continue reading All Things Cricket: March 25th
#CWC22 continues toward the semifinals. Australia remain unbeaten and seemingly unbeatable, steamrolling New Zealand by 141 runs and not needing the final 118 balls in a 7-wicket mauling of the Windies. South Africa is right on their tails, requiring a … Continue reading All Things Cricket: March 18th
I’m traveling tomorrow, so this week we do it a day early. To paraphrase “The Young Ones” show-within-the-show “Nozin’ Aroun’,” that’s what All Things Cricket is all about: shock! #CWC22 is looking good for the Windies, who followed up one … Continue reading All Things Cricket: March 10th
Sorry, I forgot yesterday was Friday, and I was pretty busy. Mostly I was trying to come to grips with the news that Shane Warne had passed away at age 52. With Rod Marsh also having died the day before … Continue reading All Things Cricket: March 5th (a day late)
Let’s start with the pointy end of the PSL. Lahore just booked a spot in the final today with a remarkable win against Islamabad. Lahore needed to defend 8 off the final 8 with 7 United wickets down, and the … Continue reading All Things Cricket: February 25th
New Zealand is way out in front against South Africa on Day 3 of the first of their two Tests. South Africa were bowled out for 95, and then New Zealand compiled a huge 482 total in response. Henry Nichols … Continue reading All Things Cricket: February 18th
