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Remembering Sir Donald Bradman: Cricket’s Immortal Genius 0

Posted on November 27, 2024 by John Harris

Only a few cricketers are part of the common lexicon, but Sir Donald Bradman is among them. He cemented his immortal status decades ago with performances that were a century ahead of his time, and possibly more. 

Widely considered one of history’s greatest cricketers, Bradman is still something players talk about today. He’s often on the walls of clubhouses, and someone that young people aspire to be like throughout their training. 

The Birth Of A Legend

Bradman was born on August 27 1908 in Cootamundra, New South Wales. A summer baby, he began playing small-town cricket as a boy. 

Interestingly, his ascent to greatness had inauspicious beginnings. During his youth, he enjoyed throwing a golf ball against a water tank (presumably to pass the long hours). Later, he started using a cricket stump, honing his skills for hours on long, hot evenings, until he’d perfected his technique and gotten it just right. 

Amazingly, this unusual movement trained in his brain his later exceptional skills as a cricketer. He seemed to understand how to swing a bat better than anyone else, simply because of how hard he had made the activity growing up. 

An Unrivalled Record

Bradman took this finesse into professional cricket, achieving a batting average of over 99 in Test cricket, still unmatched to this day. In fact, his achievements were so extraordinary that you have to look to other sports to find comparisons. Roger Federer, Michael Schumacher, and Lionel Messi’s achievements all seem to pale in comparison to what Bradman was able to achieve. 

Over his 52-match career, he managed to score an astonishing 6,996 runs which included over 29 centuries. He also managed to do all of this when cricket helmets and other protective gear was minimal. Coaching was virtually non-existent, so nearly all of the skills he displayed on the pitch were natural instinct playing out. 

Bradman was most prolific during the 1930s and 1940s, enjoying the sport for a long time. Soldiers would read of his exploits and listen to them on the radio during the war, underscoring his abilities and popularity. 

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Cricket Betting Strategies 0

Posted on September 06, 2021 by Varun Kumar

Cricket is a popular team sport with a large fan base. Cricket is the world’s second most popular sport, after football. Cricket is a notoriously tough sport to grasp, with numerous variations in the regulations. Matches take place all year, and the betting options are nearly limitless. In many countries, cricket betting is a multibillion-dollar industry. When you place live cricket bets, you are very certainly also watching the game, whether at the stadium, on TV with friends, on the radio, or in some other way. Unfortunately, you probably don’t have access to your desktop or laptop at this time, so you’ll have to do your cricket betting on your phone or tablet. This is the ideal time to take use of cricket betting apps to increase your delight.

The popularity of cricket betting

We can claim that professional bettors are interested in cricket because of its national qualities. The line moves here not only because of many causes but also at the expense of the supporters. Fans from the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Pakistan, and other nations are influencing the outcome by betting on their preferred side. As a result, the odds on the bookmaker’s line don’t always reflect the substance of what’s going on the site.

Cricket bets must be placed based on a thorough comprehension of the sport as well as the ability to work with big amounts of data. You’ll need to know everything there is to know about the teams competing in the match, as well as the ancillary aspects such as weather and climatic conditions.

Different bets in cricket

  • Normally, bookies only accept bets on team victories, but a draw is possible in cricket. There are two sorts of draws: score-based and time-based. Almost all bookmakers do not accept bets on a tie, and if one occurs, they will refund all players who placed bets on a win.
  • Due to the small number of players in cricket competitions, you may examine the teams and place a wager on this market.
  • Bet on Batsman / Bowler of the Year; It is quite rare in cricket for one player to be significantly stronger than his colleagues; therefore, such a wager would be extremely dangerous.
  • For the best player in the match’s overall points. A wager on each player’s performance.
  • You can wager on the total number of wides or run-outs,
  • the total runs of a side’s first pair of batters, or which team will score the most runs or run-outs, among other things. It’s best to put such wagers only after you’ve thoroughly studied the game’s regulations.

There are many strategies for sports betting, especially cricket betting. Some of them are;

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POPULAR SPORTS AUSTRALIANS TIP ON 4

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Cathy Carter

Sport is indeed a big part of every society. Playing a game or watching sport games and placing tips or picks on the scores have always been a thrilling means of recreation.

That being said, some areas of sports are more compelling in tipping than others. Most Sport fans in Australia watch games and follow them while they are part of some sort of tipping competition with their friends & family. 

Due to the popularity of friendly tipping competitions sport fans in Australia are always looking for accurate odds online. 

In the modern world, tipping is simpler than ever before – anyone can tip online without really having to leave the living room – it is only a case of a few steps. 

Here’s a list of the most popular sports in australians tip on 

Rugby League: 

Australians have their own way to play rugby however most  rugby matches in Australia  start with a kick-off as one side kicks the ball towards the opposing half and then tries to take hold of it. The team in charge then continues to shift the ball up the pitch by hand or kicking it. There are guidelines on how to pass the ball and also how long the teams will be allowed to maintain hold of it until it passes to their rivals. 

The National Rugby League is one of the most loved and enjoyed sporting events in Australia. Aussies enjoy the game by not just watching it but tipping on it and religiously keeping track of their favourite teams and players to keep up with the NRL odds.

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Why did Rajasthan Royals Choose Sanju Samson to Lead in IPL 2021? 0

Posted on March 19, 2021 by John Harris

Rajasthan Royals is a franchise of the Indian Premier League. It is based in Jaipur and is one amongst the authentic 8 franchises of IPL when it started back in the year 2008. At the present, Manoj Badale alongside eight other investors is the owner of the team. The home ground of this team is the stadium known as Sawai Mansingh Stadium located in Jaipur. The team of Rajasthan Royals is immensely popular in the IPL. 

In the year 2010, the contract of the franchise owned by the team was terminated by the BCCI but the decision was again reverted when they reached a consensus. The franchise of the Pink City was the winner of the welcoming edition of the IPL under the leadership of Shane Warne who is an Australian legend and also a mentor of the team. The journey of this team in IPL has undergone many controversies. You can play the same kind of cricket on theGamezy app too. 

In 2010, the franchise contract was governed by the team and then it got suspended by BCCI but the final decision was again changed after marking a consensus. Although, in the year 2016, the team got its name caught in a scandal which was about match-fixing. Then, a ban for two years was recommended by the Lodha committee and was then followed by the BCCI. In 2018, the team made a comeback to the tournament. They also opted for playoffs of the 2018 season of IPL but somehow they didn’t succeed in making it to the finals. 

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How to Identify the Best IPL Betting Sites in India 9

Posted on August 31, 2020 by John Harris

If you are an Indian sports bettor, one of the most vital decisions that you need to make is choosing a betting site. The site that you choose can determine whether your betting adventure will be smooth or rough.

With many established and upcoming IPL betting sites on the internet, getting a good one isn’t easy. On top of that, receiving adverts and promptings to place bets on their platforms can even be more confusing. Many of them can tempt you to place bets on their sites using attractive offers and bonuses. It’s, therefore, vital to know how to identify the best betting sites in India that can enable you to make money.

Here are things to consider before making a choice

  1. Offers and Bonuses

One of the ways you can use to identify a good betting site in India is by looking at their offers. Some websites will give you a welcome bonus when you register, while others will provide you with the first deposit that you can use to place a bet. Some bettors have succeeded in winning games with bonuses offered to them. However, it would be best if you research the games before you place a bet.

2. Deductions

Betting sites may take commissions on the profits that you earn through gambling. The commissions may vary from site to site. A good site is one that has a low commission. That will enable you to make more profits. Though researching and comparing the sites may take you some time, you’ll appreciate the effort made when you get a higher profit.

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Some of South Africa’s Biggest Sports Betting Events Of 2020 1

Posted on May 03, 2020 by Lee Lija

South Africa has been lucky enough to host some of the most epic sports events in history, and we haven’t stopped there. Alongside some international events, our proudly South African country hosts a variety of successful annual sporting events too! 

With the pressure on, and excitement practically tangible, these events bring some thrilling opportunities to take part in online sports betting. So, what are some of the biggest sports betting events of 2020?

Annual South African Soccer Events

Telkom Knockout Cup 

This soccer fan favourite event sees sixteen Premier Soccer League teams go head to head for the highest paying cup in Africa. The total prize money amounts to R14.2 million. The Telkom Knockout Cup will take place in August 2020.

Premier Soccer League (PSL) 

1997 saw the rise of South Africa’s top soccer league where SA’s 16 best soccer clubs competed annually. It gave local players the opportunity to play professional soccer and put them on the map to be discovered by international teams. 

Annual South African Cricket Events 

The SuperSport Series

This four-day cricket event brings together six provincial teams. Broadcast all over the country, this event began for the purpose of improving the overall cricket skill that local teamscan compete more successfully in international games. 

The six teams that participate in the SuperSport series are the Dolphins, Highveld Lions, Cape Cobras, Titans and the VKB Knights. Over the four days, the best teams prove themselves, and a final is played on the fourth day to determine the overall winner. 

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  • Vintage Athlete of the Month

    • Harold Jackson: Unsung Star WR
      December 12, 2024 | 4:24 pm

      The Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month is one of the most underappreciated wide receivers in NFL history, despite boasting a career that spanned 16 seasons and saw him excel as one of the league’s premier deep threats. Known for his speed, route-running, and ability to make plays downfield, Harold Jackson left an indelible mark on the game during an era that was not yet pass-heavy. Standing at 5’10” and weighing 175 pounds, he defied expectations of size to become a dominant force on the field. Over the course of his illustrious career (1968–1983), Jackson totaled 10,372 receiving yards and 76 touchdowns, placing him among the top receivers of his time.

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