Why does a cricket ball swing more in overcast conditions?

Posted January 30th, 2011

SampaioX asked: I’ve read a few articles on the physics of swing in terms of creating a pressure differential on either side of the ball by causing turbulent airflow on one side using the seam or shining the ball etc… What I don’t understand is why the ball starts swings more on a cloudy English [...]

Should the first test have been played at Cardiff?

Posted January 28th, 2011

Conno Aussie asked: For a historical and traditional match in a series that is widely regarded as the biggest in cricket to be played in a country that is not contending seems quite strange. I’d imagine this to be quite frustrating for some English cricket fans who were waiting for 4 years and now have [...]

what is the theme song used in the cricket advt showing Zaheer and Sreesanth bowling from a moving bus?

Posted January 22nd, 2011

hkn asked: It was a song in a language other than English sung by a lady.Evan

How many Movies can you name which show Cricket being played?

Posted January 17th, 2011

tranquilsea asked: And please NO BOLLYWOOD MOVIES. (i.e.only English-language films). Dear MBTM , the only reason I have barred Bollywood is because I already know a lot of Bollywood movies which show cricket and btw I am an Indian myself.Hailey

Is this another beauty from the English tabloids ?

Posted January 17th, 2011

Tryphon Tournesol asked: How relevant do you think was their dig on the irregularities in the IPL when the problem is in their court: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/counties/7572852/English-cricket-rocked-by-spot-fixing-allegations-at-Essex.html ” Take a look – Rumours abound about ‘spot-fixing’ at the Indian Premier League and it was confirmed there had been approaches to players during last year’s World Twenty20 competition [...]

Can someone help me translate this from english to french?

Posted January 16th, 2011

smartymouthh asked: He works as a marketing manager at CSIRO. He also plays badminton and cricket. He spends a lot of time on his laptop and watches T.V very often. He is very funny and makes me laugh.Joseph