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america
Event - 1st American cricket match is played -
The first Test match played
Played between Australia and England at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) in 1877 with Australia winning by 45 runs. Charles Bannerman made history by scoring 165 retired hurt – the first Test century, the first Test century on debut, the first person to do it in their countries first Test (Dave Houghton and Aminul Islam have done it since then). This may seem a surprise choice, but I consider this a significant moment as it was the first Test match to be played and helped globalise cricket a -
test cricket
W G Grace made his highest Test Cricket score, vs. AuAustraliast, The Oval -
Bodyline
One of cricket’s most infamous Test series in an effort to the curb the run scoring prowess of the late Sir Donald Bradman. Bodyline was the brainchild of Douglas Jardine for the successful 1932-33 Ashes campaign. Jardine’s main hit man was a coal miner turned fast bowler from Nottinghamshire - Harold Larwood. Bodyline consisted of placing several fielders around the bat on the leg side, and bowling bouncers at that field until you either hit the batsman or got him out. It worked. England won -
The introduction of one day cricket:
Face it, if it were not for it, who knows how popular cricket would be today, if that at all (not popular). Partly due to some of the negative batsmen around in the late 50’s and 60’s, and countries more intent to play for draws then for victory, cricket was going for a slump in popularity, particularly in England at the time. Add that with Sir Alf Ramsey’s 1966 World Cup victory by England by beating West Germany at Wembley, it is not hard to see why young children and teenagers would be more i -
South Africa’s 22 year suspension from international cricket
As most people know, Apartheid was one of the main reasons why South Africa got banned for 22 years from international cricket. When Cape Coloured Basil d’Oliveria who was denied the opportunity to play first class cricket with Western Province because of his skin colour, moved to England and established himself with Worcestershire and got picked in the MCC (England) squad to tour South Africa in 1970-71, d’Oliveria was barred from getting a visa back into his country of birth. As a result South -
World Series Cricket
Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket held in Australia in 1977-78 to 1978-79, changed modern day cricket. While his cheque book was able to buy some of cricket’s biggest stars, Packer made sure the cricket remained competitive by offering cash incentives based on performance. He was able to get the matches shown on his Channel Nine network. Packer brought with him not just day-night cricket, but coloured uniforms, the white ball, the fifteen over fielding restrictions, helmets, and the 30 yard ci -
death
Death - Denis Tomlinson, South Africa cricket leg-spinner, dies -
Diversity Day
The ICC introduced an Annual Diversity Day in 2007 which aim was to highlight cricket as a game with a diverse history and a genuine social significance that goes way beyond its laws and regulations. Cricket is a global phenomenon that brings people together in a spirit of passionate competition and mutual respect. ICC Diversity Day is aimed at celebrating cricket's rich diversity, something which facilitates the coming together of people from many countries, cultures and social backgrounds a -
cancer
The Cancer Society of New Zealand is dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for everyone in New Zealand. The Cancer Society and ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will partner to deliver a Sun Safety and Health Promotion campaign in conjunction with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. The campaign will also extend a call to action in support of the Cancer Society’s SunSmart Schools programme to low decile schools (primary and intermediate) across New Zea
