Jeremy Weate from Abuja, NigeriaCC BY 2.0
James Anderson and Stuart Broad shared a new ball for over a decade. The reason it worked was that almost nothing about how they bowled was the same.
Fielding restrictions make the powerplay the only phase where a batter is guaranteed space. Sides have finally started paying for players who can use it.
Dave MortonPublic domain
England were bowled out for 67 in the first innings at Headingley in 2019 and still won the Test. Ben Stokes finished 135 not out, with Jack Leach on one.
Rae Allen from Brisbane, AustraliaCC BY 2.0
India arrived in Brisbane in January 2021 without four of their first-choice bowlers, chased 328 on the final day and ended Australia's unbeaten run at the ground.
England and New Zealand tied at 241 at Lord's in 2019, tied the super over at 15, and the trophy went on boundaries. The rule was changed the following year.
Suraj100Public domain
India were 232 behind and asked to bat again. VVS Laxman made 281, Rahul Dravid 180, and Australia's sixteen-match winning run ended three days later.
Jeremy Weate from Abuja, NigeriaCC BY 2.0
James Anderson and Stuart Broad shared a new ball for over a decade. The reason it worked was that almost nothing about how they bowled was the same.
Sports FanPublic domain
Media rights, not gate receipts or merchandise, are what the league sells. Everything about the calendar and the format follows from that.
Fielding restrictions make the powerplay the only phase where a batter is guaranteed space. Sides have finally started paying for players who can use it.
