http://www.sportgorilla.com/directory.phpSportGorilla.com - The Social Utility Site Connecting SportFor Cricket to improve first the quality of the current test teams should be improved. Teams like England and West Indies need to be more competitive.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:11:30 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=2037http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=2037What does it take to be successful in sports? I have talked a lot about motivation, confidence, and focus and desire. All of these are important, but what about luck? Do you ever wonder why athletes wear the same 'lucky shirt' in competition such as Tiger Woods wearing his traditional red shirt on Sunday or athletes who eat the exact same meal for good luck prior to competition? Some teams even go as far as not washing their jerseys until they lose a game.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:31:32 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1432&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20psychology&view=1819http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1432&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20psychology&view=1819Cricket is an outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets by both teams of eleven players every. It's incredibly popular in Britain and commonwealth countries. Cricket is played by both teams of 11 on a level, closely cut oval "pitch" preferably measuring about 525 ft (160 m) by about 550 ft (170 m). 2 wickets are positioned sixty-six ft (20.twelve m) apart near the middle of the field. A wicket consists of 2 wooden crosspieces (bails) resting on 3 wooden stumps twenty-eight in. (71.one cm) high.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:23:59 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=1651http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=1651When bowling in cricket there are many possible cricket tips or hints that can help improve your bowling.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:12:47 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1438&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20bowling&view=1612http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1438&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20bowling&view=1612An excellent cricket tip I picked up is the power of visualisation. It is a skill which is often neglected by cricketers. For batsmen, bowlers and fielders at any level of the game it is an important skill that should be mastered.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:10:54 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=2427&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20visualisation&view=1611http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=2427&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20visualisation&view=1611When batting in cricket it is essential to have excellent footwork. As good foot work is the basis for achieving excellence in cricket and is the foundation for good batting technique.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:09:58 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1439&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20batting&view=1610http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1439&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20batting&view=1610As a batsman in cricket it is essential that you have a good batting grip to enable you to play the full range of batting shots with full control and precision.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:08:47 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1439&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20batting&view=1609http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1439&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20batting&view=1609You should oil your new cricket bat using linseed oil before you begin to it knock-in.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:46:31 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=2414&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20bat%20care%20and%20maintenance&view=1581http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=2414&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20bat%20care%20and%20maintenance&view=1581Ideally you should knock in any new cricket bat for at least six hours, yes it's a lot but it will help condition your bat for heavy usage without damaging it.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:45:19 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=2414&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20bat%20care%20and%20maintenance&view=1580http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=2414&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20bat%20care%20and%20maintenance&view=1580Many studies have researched athlete's experiences in The Zone. Regardless of their sport they have found many similarities in the words they use to describe their experience. Can we use their findings to give us some idea of how we can open the door a little wider to enter into it?Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:37:11 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=2072&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20finding%20the%20zone&view=935http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=2072&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20finding%20the%20zone&view=935Wondering how to play fantasy cricket? Well you do not have to anymore. First of all you need to know clearly what fantasy cricket is all about, before you actually go about playing the game. Fantasy cricket is an opportunity for cricket fans to accomplish their die hard wish of selecting their dream IX. All sports fans always dream of selecting their own dream team, and fantasy cricket is just the perfect opportunity for cricket fans to indulge in their fantasy. Once you know properly how to play fantasy cricket, selecting your dream IX becomes very easy.Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:39:13 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1734&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20fantasy%20cricket&view=698http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1734&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20fantasy%20cricket&view=698With the media watching every move (a friend at Cricket Australia said 1800 applied for accreditation) and different forms of reporting being explored faster than a Brett Lee bouncer (after being hit for three boundaries in a row), let's look at some of the sites worth perusing during the jamboree Down Under.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:09:11 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1770&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20ashes&view=376http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1770&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20ashes&view=376Many of us dream and aim for many things in our life, but it is not always that all our wishes are fulfilled. So how would you like to fulfill at least one of your dreams? If you are a cricket fan, you are simply going to love this. You cannot claim to be a true cricket fan if you have never dreamt of selecting your ideal dream team. Every other day, we see our team losing a match and start mumbling our disapproval about the team's combination. In fact, all cricket fans feel that they are the ones, who can best understand the game and also select the best combination for playing a match.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:39:39 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1734&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20fantasy%20cricket&view=301http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1734&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20fantasy%20cricket&view=301World cup tournament has a tremendous history. It started in 1975 in England. It's the biggest tournament in the world of cricket. The first three tournaments in the world cup were known as Prudential Cup with the sponsorship of prudential plc, a known pecuniary services company. It's a privilege for the players to play for the world cup and players feel proud and lucky to be a part of world cup tournament. They put their best effort to win the glorious cup and hence to be called world champions.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:30:10 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1703&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20world%20cup%20history&view=259http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1703&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20world%20cup%20history&view=259World cup is one of the biggest and most awaited tournaments in the history of cricket. It's obvious that cricket world cup records are something that every cricket lover would like to know. Cricket world cup records are very exciting to know. It brings cheer and happiness in the minds of cricket fanatics. Cricket is one the favorite games in those countries where it is passionately watched. Whenever the world cup starts, a kind of cricketing ambiance is felt everywhere.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:28:13 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1702&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20world%20cup%20records&view=258http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1702&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20world%20cup%20records&view=258We witness things in our life and the only things that remain in our memories are the ones which make a lasting impression in our mind. Now every person likes different things and you will find that things which seem trivial to you are the most memorable ones for another person. So if you happen to be a cricket fan, different elements involved with the game can remain imprinted in your memory for ever. The world cup that was held this year in the West Indies, many events were memorable and at the same time there were some events that one would like to forget very soon. For Bangladeshi and Irish fans their team's performance in the event where they knocked out favorites India and Pakistan out of the tournament will rank as the most memorable moments. Pakistani and Indian fans on the other hand would like to forget this very soon and they will surely not like to be reminded about this again and again. Cricket wallpapers are the perfect source for you to imprint all those memorable things in your mind.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:41:52 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1695&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20wallpaper&view=247http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1695&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20cricket%20wallpaper&view=247Imagine how difficult things would have been had there been no live cricket score. Difficult to picture indeed, but we must also remember that live cricket score was not available earlier, and we had ardent cricket fans at that time also. We are fortune to live in a time where things are very easy and by this I do not mean just the live cricket score. For cricket fans, nothing is more important then being updated with the latest that is going on in the field. Now all of us realize that it is not always possible to catch up with the live action on the ground. Work pressure and lack of time are the biggest culprits here and even if wish to, sometimes we just cannot go and catch up with the live action on the ground. In times like this it is live cricket score that helps fans in knowing about all that is happening in the field.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:37:45 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=210http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=210Well that time of the year is here again when all cricket fans will have to stay alert. Yes cricket matches are back and they are here to once again mesmerize cricket fans with great matches. With some great matches coming up, cricket fans can expect some great actions in the field and outside the field. Once any series starts off, die hard cricket fans get hooked to the matches. But at times it gets difficult to just keep on watching matches and ignoring your work. Things are not feasible all the time and we need to get going. With good matches coming up it becomes a little difficult for the cricket fanatics to stay without being updated about the match. In this case the best possible solution for them is through this live cricket score and these cricket fans can always keep a pace with the matches with these live cricket score.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:30:35 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=207http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=207Cricket is one such sport or rather a fun game that manages to hook all its lovers to the stadium or to the television when a match goes on. In fact fans are bound to stop their routine work so that they can become a part of the live action. History has witnessed some of the most amazing cricket matches that have been played and these matches have made cricket a much loved game. Today cricket has become one most wanted game, where many around the world want to become a successful cricketer. In fact it seems that youngsters have cricket running in their veins instead of blood. It can also be said that cricket is another name for enthusiasm, energy and life.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:51:00 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=193http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=193Over the years, Indian cricket has seen its own share of highs and lows. If winning the world cup in 1983 was a high then being knocked out in the first round of the 2007 world cup was definitely the lowest point in Indian cricket. Quiz any India cricket fan on this and you will come up with a unanimous answer, this definitely was the lowest point of India cricket. Cricket is definitely not as popular as football, but in countries where the game is played, it is huge. In fact in India cricketers are worshipped like gods and all the players have a cult status. Ask an India cricketer and he will tell you how difficult it is just to step out of his house. Just because there is so much passion for the game, it can work out both in a positive and in negative ways as well. If one follows the history of India cricket closely, he or she can find out exactly how this has affected India cricket over the years.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:33:01 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1640&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20indian%20cricket&view=189http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1640&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20indian%20cricket&view=189There is nothing like having a healthy discussion on a topic that is close to your heart with like minded people. And if you are a cricket fan, you know that the topics of discussion are endless. Irrespective of whether any tournament or event is going on in the world of cricket, the cricket fans always manage to come up with interesting topics for serious discussion and debate in a cricket forum. Cricket is a game that involves lots of excitement and action and it goes without saying that fans are passionate about the game. When there is so much of passion, action and emotion involved with a game it is bound to give rise to several topics for discussion. Cricket fans just have this ability to start discussing on any point that may seem to be trivial to others, ask me and I can come up with numerous instances.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:20:47 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=183http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=183Cricket is the game of passion and enthusiasm; almost every country participates in cricket; be it as a team or as a viewer every country has developed taste for cricket. In fact, it the charm of cricket which made it so popular all over the world; as a result popularity of cricket is increasing by leaps and bounces and tournaments like world cup and T-20 are getting incredible response. India is one of the most admired participant team in world cricket; Indian cricket has its own flavor in world cricket since legendry players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Sunil Gavaskar are there to make it more wonderful.Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:35:45 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1640&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20indian%20cricket&view=163http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1640&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20indian%20cricket&view=163Cricket is one such popular game that is loved by all people across the globe. However, it is the Indian-subcontinent that witnesses the most frenzied fans. However, the game is also known for its passion that crops up during any series. It is in fact, a life line for many of the game fans. The game has come a long way and has also carved a niche for itself amongst the non-cricket playing nations, including the United States and Canada.Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:34:00 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=162http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1639&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20general&view=162"Discovery" "Diligence" "Display" is a 3D strategy of the Indian Cricket League (ICL)!Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:51:12 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1620&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20indian%20cricket%20league%20(icl)&view=125http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1620&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20indian%20cricket%20league%20(icl)&view=125A bat ' ball game that entertains the whole mass of people gathered and also the ones who watch it live in the televisions. Cricket a world class game captivates hearts and souls of many individuals across the world. People die to watch the game, literally starve to enter the gates of the ground in which the game is played. The fans all over the world know that cricket is definitely an entertaining game.Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:10:40 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1616&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20umpire&view=120http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1616&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20umpire&view=120Cricket is the passion of all Brits. Playing cricket has been a well-known tradition in all English homes from the beginning of 18th century. English cricket was a part of leisure as well as English tea; playing it was considered a status of symbol, an exhibition of good taste. The announcements of cricket tournaments were often published in English newspapers: the pictures of the time depicted the players dressed in white shirts, white breeches and cylinders, elegantly leaning towards the cricket ball.Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:08:15 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1440&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20history&view=97http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1440&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20history&view=97Some youths may be too keen on the game of cricket to take their studies seriously. They may believe that going to school is a chore they can do without. Their mind may be on taking the game of cricket as a career option. But can a career be made out of a game where people use long bats to knock around a small ball thrown from the opposite end of long playing area? Can someone live on a sport, which many believe does not have the widespread popularity of games such as soccer, lawn tennis, and basketball? Stories from newspapers, the internet, radio, television, and other elements of the mass media say that the game of cricket can be taken as a good career option for the youth. If you love the game, the mass media seems to say, and you are not just in it to earn a few millions, anything is possible. Here are a few facts to show that those in the mass media might not be wrong.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:48:01 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1582&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20career&view=54http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=48&c=1582&sn=%20cricket&cn=%20career&view=54