If you're interested in cricket but are a complete beginner, we've compiled this beginner's guide to cricket to help you learn a bit more about this wonderful sport.

Let's dive right in with the basics about the team. 

There are two teams in cricket, both with eleven players. The teams consist of batsmen, bowlers and players called all-rounders.

What equipment do you need to play cricket?

• A round cricket ball. 
• A flat piece of ground to play on.
• A cricket bat.
• Wickets (or stumps).

Typically, you wear pads and other protective equipment to stop you from getting hurt when you play cricket, as the ball is very hard. Bowlers can bowl the ball at fast speeds; protective gear is essential.

Scoring in cricket 

Scoring is straightforward in cricket. The batsman and bowler stand at opposite ends of a strip in the field/area's centre, facing each other. The bowler throws, or 'bowls', the ball to the batsman, who must swing the cricket bat to try and hit the ball.

If the batsman hits the ball, they run to the other end of the centre strip (batting strip) where the bowler is. This is called a 'run', and they score one point for each 'run' before the ball returns to the pitch.

There are two other ways you can score:

• By hitting the ball all the way to the edge of the field (called the boundary), this gets four points.
• By hitting the ball over the boundary without touching the ground. This gets six points.

A team can also score runs for bowling penalties called 'extras' which include:

• Wides: when the bowler bowls the ball too far left or right of the batsman.
• No-balls: when the bowler delivers the ball illegally (on the full over the waist or off the pitch).
• Byes: when the batsmen run without touching the ball.
• Leg-byes: when the ball hits the batsmen, and not his bat, and they successfully run between the wickets.

How do the batsmen get out?

The batsmen's main goals are to:

• Score as many runs as possible
• Stay in as long as possible. 

Once a batsman is declared 'out', they leave the pitch and can't bat again.

Here are the five ways a batsman can get out:

• Bowled: when the ball hits the stumps.
• Caught: when the ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground.
• LBW (Leg Before Wicket): when a batsman puts their body between the ball and the stumps, not their bat. 
• Run-out: when the fielder hits the stumps with the ball before the batsmen make it back into the area around the stumps called 'the crease'. The run is only complete once the batter has entered the crease.
• Stumped: when the wicketkeeper hits the stumps with the ball and the batter is outside their crease.

How do you win a cricket match?

While there are several types of cricket matches, generally, whoever scores the highest wins the match. 

What are the different types of cricket match?

• Test Cricket: this game is played over five days. Test matches are made up of four innings – two for each team. When 10 of the 11 batsmen are 'out', the game ends. The team with the most runs over all four innings wins.
• One Day: these matches take place over one day. Each team plays one innings of 50 overs (6 bowls per over) or until every player is out. The team with the most runs wins.
• Twenty20: Each team plays 20 overs per innings instead of 50. The team with the most runs wins.

What do the fielders do in cricket?

Ten fielders support the bowler, all trying to get the batsman out. There's a range of positions fielders play which are used in different combinations to defend against runs. Fielding tactics change depending on the type of match being played. Typically, test match fielders use an aggressive approach as there's no time limit for batsmen, so they must work harder to get them out. Fielders in One Dayers often change tactics throughout the day to match the game's mood. And in Twenty20 matches, the fielders play as defensively as possible to minimise runs.

Cricket thrives off good sportsmanship

Though the game relies on individual skills and abilities, the sportsmanship of cricket teams is what holds it together and lifts from other sports. Cricket players often band together as a team, showing good sportsmanship to everyone on the field – including the opposing team whether they are winning or commiserating.

How to start playing cricket

If you're thinking about joining a team, you can start by boosting your overall fitness. Try some cricket-related fitness drills to help build your endurance for sessions at the crease. Focus on interval training, as this helps prepare your body for the challenges ahead. Try running for two minutes, followed by a few seconds break, repeating it 5-6 times. Take a slightly longer break to recoup, and then repeat the cycle. Then head to your nearest cricket shop in Australia for cricket kit for sale..

Cricket in a nutshell

We hope this Beginner's Guide to Cricket has helped you better understand the game and has encouraged you to pick up a bat and give it a go. It won't take long for you to fall in love with this incredible sport.

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Gray Nicolls 

In 1972 Gray-Nicolls began making cricket bats in Melbourne, extending a long history of bat-making dating back to 1876 in the UK. This year, 2022, Gray-Nicolls celebrated the remarkable milestone of 50 years of Australian production. Hand-crafted in Cheltenham, Victoria, Gray-Nicolls use a combination of traditional and innovative methods to produce their bats and cricket gear, resulting in a product of exceptional quality. The brand is at the forefront of innovation and is adored by many of the world's elite players.

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Grove

Founded in 2012, Grove has quickly earnt a reputation for producing exceptional equipment at affordable prices. Grove's excellent cricket bats are handcrafted in Australia from hand-selected grade-one English Willow. The Royale Makers Choice is one of their top models, expertly designed to deliver optimal performance at the crease. Shop the entire Grove range at Meulemans online or in-store.

Kookaburra

Kookaburra is one of the leading global brands. Another Australian company, Kookaburra, specialises in cricket sets and field hockey equipment. Known for its expert ball manufacturing, Kookaburra supplies red balls to test-playing nations and white balls for all the major Twenty20 competitions and international cricket tournaments. Producing over 500,000 Kookaburra cricket balls each year, it is also known for its top-quality Kookaburra cricket bats, and the brand is now established as one of the major suppliers of cricket equipment in Australia.

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New Balance

New Balance bats have gone from strength to strength over the last few years, taking the cricket gear industry by storm. You can confidently take on the season using the Dynamic and Traditional cricket ranges. From risk-takers all over the wicket to strategic players who build their innings precisely, New Balance has a range for everyone. Choose Meulemans Cricket Centre if you're looking for a New Balance cricket bat, batting pads, gloves, shoes, or a cricket gear bag.

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As with many other sports, cricket requires its players to have a specific set of skills – and more importantly, a certain level of fitness, to successfully complete a match. Every cricketer, average or otherwise, will need to complete strength and/or conditioning programs to ensure they’re match-ready.

See some easy cricket warm up exercises here.

If you’re hoping to improve your fitness ahead of your next match (or if you’re curious whether your fitness levels are already up to par), here are eight crucial fitness components of cricket.

1. Strength

By having a high level of muscular strength, you’ll be able to help prevent acute injuries, increase muscle mass, and develop your metabolism – which will help you reach and maintain a healthy body weight, therefore helping increase your overall performance during a cricket match.

2. Stamina

In general terms, stamina can be defined as your body’s ability to process, store and utilise energy. This is an essential fitness component of cricket, as during high intensity exercise, you’ll need to use energy as quickly as possible to harness maximum speed, power and strength.

3. Speed

There’s a lot of running involved in a cricket match, so it’s advantageous to work on your speed in between games. If you’re out on the field, you’ll need to execute sharp sprints at short notice, so it’s best to practice quick stops and starts if training for speed. You’ll also need to run when batting, so complete a few short distance running drills to ensure you’ll be speedy enough when the time comes to make runs.

4. Coordination

To play cricket, you’ll need to throw, catch, bowl and hit the ball. These coordination-based skills take a lot of practice, so this is perhaps the most basic and essential fitness component involved in the overarching cricket playing process.

5. Accuracy

In multiple positions on the field, you’ll need to throw a cricket ball with extreme accuracy. Similar to ‘coordination’, ‘accuracy’ can be easily achieved with plenty of repeated practice. To do so, practice throwing a ball in a specific direction (for example, a target on the wall), and continue until you reach a streak of ‘on target’ throws.

6. Power

Muscular power refers to the ability to produce your maximum amount of force at the drop of a hat. Similar to ‘speed’, ‘power’ as a fitness component can be trained using quick stop-start methods. You can also try power weight lifting or running with resistance.

7. Endurance

Endurance is a fitness component that can greatly improve your performance in a cricket match. It refers to your cardiovascular and respiratory systems gathering and delivering oxygen to your tissues and muscles. As cricket matches can last for hours at a time, a healthy level of endurance is essential to stay on your feet.

8. Flexibility

Flexibility refers to the range of motion of your joints and muscles – and for cricket, it’s desirable to have increased flexibility. To improve yours, incorporate flexibility-based stretches into your workouts or warm up sessions before a match.

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Cricket is one of the most internationally beloved sports – and as a result, there are hundreds of prolific cricketers that have gained popularity and acclaim over the last century.

If you’re relatively new to the sport of cricket and want to learn a bit more about the sport’s most celebrated legends, here are five of the best cricketers of all time, from across the globe. Let’s take a step back in time and learn about what they’re famous for.

Sir Don Bradman

Sir Don Bradman is undeniably one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Bradman had a test batting average of 99.94, played 52 international matches for Australia, and made his first century when he was just 12 years old, playing for Bowral school in the 1920/21 season.

Bradman captained “The Invincible” Australian team in the formidable 1948 tour of England, and was named the “Greatest Living Australian” by former Prime Minister John Howard. Though he passed in 2001, in 2009, Bradman was at last inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer who became the only player to score one hundred international centuries in his 24-year career. He was also the only player to achieve more than 30,000 runs in international cricket, and has been ranked the second greatest test batsmen of all time, behind Sir Don Bradman.

Sir Viv Richards

A renowned right-handed batsman, former West Indian cricketer Sir Viv Richards is one of the game’s most athletically exciting batsmen in history. He scored 8,540 runs in 121 test matches, and was awarded by Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack in 2002 for the best ODI innings of all time.

Allan Border

A former Australian cricketer, Allan Border holds the world record for the highest number of consecutive test appearances, with 153 international matches. Border scored 27 centuries throughout his career – and when he retired, he was the highest-run scorer in both test and ODI matches. Following his retirement, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2000.

W.G. Grace

Debuting in 1859, former English cricketer W.G. Grace played cricket for a record 44 seasons from 1865 to 1908. During his lengthy career, he captained England, Gloucestershire, Marylebone Cricket Club and a number of other teams. His statistics are incredibly impressive: he scored 54,896 runs in 878 first class matches, and scored 1,098 runs in 22 test matches while captaining the English national team.

He was incredibly athletic, and besides cricket, he was also a champion hurdler and showed an aptitude for gold.

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For cricket enthusiasts, a visit to an iconic cricket ground is somewhat of a pilgrimage. Be it for a game or a walking tour, there are plenty of cricketing venues across the globe that are rich with history and stories of sporting legends.

There are an overwhelming amount of grounds to choose from – so we’ve put together our list of seven of the world’s greatest cricket grounds.

1. Trent Bridge, United Kingdom

Commonly used for test, one-day international and county cricket, the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is located in Nottinghamshire with a crowd capacity of 17,500. The ground was established in 1841,  and is said to have one of the world’s best scoreboards.

2. Newlands Cricket Ground, South Africa

Located in one of South Africa’s three capital cities, Cape Town, the Newlands Cricket Ground is renowned as one of the most beautiful grounds in the world, as it’s overlooked by the iconic Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak. The ground opened in 1888, and has a capacity of 25,000 spectators.

3. Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia

Located in Moore Park in Sydney, this iconic cricketing ground seats up to 48,000 people, was established in 1848, and frequently welcomed Sir Don Bradman to its spacious field. It’s one of the most ‘spin-friendly’ cricket grounds in Australia thanks to its sturdy ‘Bulli soil’ direct from Bulli, New South Wales.

4. The Oval, United Kingdom

As the home ground of the Surrey County Cricket Club, The Oval in the district of Kennington in South London is rich with history. It was established in 1845, has a capacity of over 25,000 people, and is colloquially known as the birthplace of the legendary Ashes tournament between England and Australia.

5. Eden Gardens, India

Eden Gardens is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India. Built in 1864, this spacious ground holds up to 68,000 cricket fans at a time, and is often referred to as the home of Indian cricket.

6. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia

Renowned for its annual Boxing Day test match, Victoria’s MCG can hold a whopping 100,000 patrons, and has played host to 160 years of cricketing history. Known by locals as ‘the G’, the stadium is located in Yarra Park near Melbourne’s CBD, and is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere.

7. Lord’s, United Kingdom

The Lord’s Cricket Ground located in St John’s Wood near London has a rich association with the game of cricket; the first match being played here in 1814. It has played host to more than 100 test matches, features a Victorian-era style pavilion, and can hold up to 30,000 spectators. It’s unofficially dubbed ‘the Home of Cricket’, and is owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club.

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There’s no doubt cricket is an exciting, fun game to play. It involves adrenaline-inducing ball speeds, plenty of sprinting around the field, and plenty of chances to help your team gain runs on the scoreboard.

However, as with most sports, it’s essential to know how to play the game properly and safely to avoid personal injuries and keep your teammates safe in the process.

Here are four ways to ensure you stay safe during your next cricket game.

Ensure good preparation

Before you hit the field, make sure you’ve trained properly and are warmed up. Both of these activities will help you prevent injuries, and will ensure you’re using techniques that will help limit stress or strain on your muscles in both the game and in the long run. Make sure you also drink plenty of water, and that you’ve eaten enough to sustain yourself and provide energy throughout the game.

Learn some cricket stretches for warming up.

Alter rules for kids or beginners

If you’re playing with children or people who are relatively new to the sport, make suitable adjustments to the rules of the game so they are at less risk of injury (or so the game is a little shorter and more manageable for their ability level). This could include switching out batters more frequently so everyone can have a turn, allowing every player to have a turn bowling, and spacing fielders further away from the batter to encourage safety.

Learn and maintain good technique

By learning the best techniques for the game before you hit the field, you’ll have training in the safest way to complete different cricket skills. For instance, if you learn and maintain good techniques for batting, you’ll be able to limit the risk of injury or strain to your lower back. The same goes for bowling – by consistently practicing good, safe bowling techniques, you’ll be able to protect your shoulders and chest from strain or potential injury.

Discover easy-to-learn cricket techniques.

Always wear the correct equipment

Wearing the correct equipment is the best way to stay safe and prevent potential injury out on the field. This equipment includes:

• A helmet with a faceguard (when keeping wicket, fielding in close, or batting). Adjust your face guard to match the size of the ball – the ball shouldn’t be able to pass between the helmet peak and the face guard.
• Body padding, leg pads, forearm pads, a box, and gloves (when battling).
• Comfortable fitting cricket shoes that provide adequate support.

If you’re unsure about the equipment you’ll need for your next cricket game, consult a professional by stopping in at a local cricket shop.

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It’s no secret cricket is one of the most popular sports in Australia.

Filled with good sportsmanship, incredible physical ability and a range of specialised skills, cricket is clearly an entertaining game for the general public to watch and play in their spare time.

To further prove this, here are five key reasons why cricket is the best sport.

With cricket, you can hit in any direction

Whereas spots like tennis and baseball require players to hit straight with a level of precision and control, cricket allows its batters to hit in any direction. This means you won’t be restrained to a specific way of hitting the ball, and you’ll be given the freedom to act more instinctively when in the batting position.

There’s a version of cricket to suit everyone’s ability and patience level

Older cricket purists can enjoy longer test matches, where as younger cricket fans who don’t dedicate as much time to the game can enjoy watching shorter scratch matches or one-off games.

On the flip side, if you’d rather play cricket, there are amateur options like the popular Aussie tradition of backyard cricket. This game can be altered to suit any skill level and can take as long or as little as the player's desire.

Cricket can be played using any ball

Whether you play with an official, seamed cricket ball or a rolled up piece of paper, cricket is versatile enough to be played with any sort of ball. This means you can get a little creative – a tennis ball, a rolled up napkin, or even a rubber ball are acceptable balls to hit in a game of backyard or social cricket.

This rule doesn’t apply to games like basketball, football or volleyball, as you’ll require a specified ball for each of these sports.

People of all ages and sizes can play cricket

Particularly with amateur varieties like social or backyard cricket, the game doesn’t discriminate against ages, shapes or sizes. People can play cricket well into their 60’s, and as long as you’re willing to give it a go, anybody can play a game. If you don’t have specialised bowling or batting skills, there will always be a place for you out on the field.

Cricket thrives off of good sportsmanship

Though the game relies a lot on individual skills and abilities, the sportsmanship of cricket teams is incredibly commendable. No matter if they’re winning or commiserating, cricket players are known to band together as a team and exhibit good sportsmanship to everyone on the field – including the opposing team.

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Often one of the most exciting aspects of a sporting match is the rivalry between the two opposing teams. Whether they have a considerable history playing against each other, or their fresh opponents, it’s electrifying to watch world-class athletes come head to head in the sports they are so passionate about. It also provides local fans the chance to feel patriotic and supportive of their home team.

In cricket, there are a number of rivalries throughout history that have garnered attention from sporting pros and fans alike. From The Ashes to the bitter rivalry between India and Pakistan, we’ve put together three of the most iconic and exhilarating cricket rivalries throughout the game’s rich history.

1. The Ashes (England and Australia)

The official ‘Ashes’ came into existence after Australia defeated England in 1882, and The Sporting Times declared that English cricket had died, and “the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia”.

Today, the Ashes series is a five-match test cricket series played every two years. England and Australia take turns in hosting, meaning each country hosts the series once every four years. So far, Australia has won 33 Ashes, England has won 32, and there have been six draws. The winner of each series receives an urn, carrying on the tradition of the original “ashes” quote over a century ago.

2. India and Pakistan

The nations of India and Pakistan have tense relations as is – so throwing cricket into the mix makes for an electrifying rivalry to watch play out. The two sides first played cricket in 1952 when the Pakistan team toured India.

In total, the teams have played cricket 199 times over the years. Pakistan has won 86 matches, India has won 70, and there have been 43 draws. Tickets to their matches are in extremely high demand, with more than 800,000 applications for tickets to the teams’ match made during the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Fans of both sides are incredibly passionate, and occasionally, forms of hooliganism have been recorded following defeats or particularly tense matches.

3. Australia and South Africa

This notable rivalry commenced in the 2008/2009 cricket season when South Africa became the first team to beat Australia at home in 16 years. The teams have played 216 matches, and of these, Australia has won 111 times, South Africa has won 81 times, and the remaining have ended in ties or no results.

One of the most iconic matches between these two sides was in 2006 when the match in Johannesburg multiple records. Notably, on this day, Australia broke the record for the highest innings total in an ODI match ever.

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Cricket is a fun, social game that’s easy to learn. As a result, it’s a popular option for kids or beginners interested in sport.

To play, you’ll need a few key skills that are fun and easy to learn, including hand-eye coordination, throwing and catching, and basic bowling techniques. To help you get started, we’ve put together a few drills that’ll help you learn and master these basic skills in no time.

1. Hand-eye coordination

No matter what position you’re playing in, hand-eye coordination is an essential skill in the game of cricket. For a simple way to improve your hand-eye skills, stand in front of a wall, side-on, and hit a tennis ball with a racket until you lose control of the ball.

Another drill you can try is to bounce your ball on the end of your bat, and bounce it. Continue to tap the ball with your bat; trying to keep the ball in the air for as long as you can. To make it trickier, try and hit the ball on an angle so you need to adjust your body to keep tapping the ball.

2. Throwing and catching

If you’re placed in a fielding position, you’ll need to have sufficient throwing and catching skills. These are easy enough to practice – all you’ll need is a ball and a wall (or, another person to practice with).

To start, throw your ball against the wall and clap your hands before you catch it. To make it more difficult, back further away from the wall, and try catching with just one hand instead of two. If practicing with another person, have them throw the ball back almost instantly to mimic the rebound off a wall.

3. Bowling technique

Fast bowling and spin bowling are the two most common delivery styles in a game of cricket. Though they’re both extremely effective, each technique takes a lot of skill, practice and ability to master. If you’re a beginner bowler, here are a few ways to sharpen your skills.

First, stand and practice bowling towards a wicket. Think about your grip; placing your fore and middle fingers along the vertical seam of the ball. Gently wrap your thumb around the bottom of the ball (also along the seam), so the ball fits comfortably in your hand and can help you bowl with precision and control.

Once you feel confident with your bowl from a standing position, practice your run up. Tweak your speed, angle and length of your approach to find a technique that feels natural and produces accurate results. If you’re hoping to master the fast bowl, you’ll want to practice speeding up at this stage.

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As a general rule, all sports require players to abide by a stretching program to effectively warm up, wind down and prevent any muscular injuries during a game. The sport of cricket is no different. Batting, bowling and fielding involve specific muscle groups that can, unfortunately, become strained and stressed during different activities (such as running, catching or hitting) within a cricket game.

However, it can be difficult to understand which stretches will be most effective before and after your game of cricket – especially if you’re a beginner or still learning about the game.

So, we’ve done the hard work for you. Here are three of the most beneficial stretches for warming up before or winding down after a cricket game.

1. Standing high leg bent knee hamstring stretch

Unfortunately, hamstring strains are some of the most common injuries in cricket. They typically occur during explosive or sudden sprints, which are usually a requirement in bowling or fielding a ball.

To perform this stretch, balance one foot onto a high table. Keeping your leg bent, lean your chest into your bent knee and feel the lunge-like stretch into your hamstring. Relax your hands onto your bent knee, and keep your head facing forward.

2. Elbow-out shoulder and rotator stretch

If you’re playing out in the field, you’ll need to focus on stretching the muscles you’ll use for throwing. The same goes for batting, as your upper limbs, including your shoulders and chest, will need to be sufficiently warmed to allow you to make sudden and powerful movements as you hit the ball. Z

To complete this stretch, stand with one hand resting on the middle of your back, with your elbow point outwards. Then, reach your other hand across the front of your body, and gently pull your elbow forward.

3. Lying knee roll-over stretch

Both batting and bowling can place a great deal of stress on your lower back, hips and knees. If you’re playing on the field, your knees may also feel intense strain if you’re having to bend down to make a catch, or constantly bend over to pick up stray balls. Unfortunately, as the game of cricket can be quite repetitive, you may find yourself straining these body parts and muscles more frequently as the game goes on.

For this stretch, you’ll need to lie flat on your back, bend both of your knees, and let them fall to one side. Keep your arms splayed out with your palms facing down, and let your back and hips rotate naturally with your knees. For a more intense stretch, turn your head to the opposite of where your knees land.

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