Laws
Why the Ball Can Be Dead Before the Over Ends
Understand when a cricket ball is dead and when an over is complete, so you can follow the umpire’s decision and know…
All the explainers
All explainers
Browse explanations of cricket’s laws, tactics, formats, roles and matchday details. Each piece starts with one question and follows it through the parts of the game that matter.
Tactics
Deep Field or Close Catchers: Two Different Wagers
Deep field or close catchers changes the space a batter can use. Learn how to read the captain’s wager and follow the…
Formats
How the County Championship’s Long Season Changes the Shape of a Match
Follow the County Championship across a long season by reading match points, fixtures and table movement together, so…
Roles
The Wicketkeeper’s View of the Game
The wicketkeeper’s view of the game helps you read stance, movement and calls, so you can follow how the keeper…
Matchday
Your First Day at a Test Match: A Low-Fuss Viewing Plan
A first day at a Test match is easier to enjoy when you choose one session, read a few scoreboard cues and leave space…