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Three best fielders of all time 'Catches win you matches'. This statement does hold true but it is a more specific version derived from a statement that has a rather broader meaning. The parent statement here should be, 'fielders win you matches'. Y es, you read that right. Catches are important, especially those which are plucked out of thin air and help you get that important wicket for your team. But what's equally important is when you help your side saves those crucial runs and inflict a run out with a quick release of the throw and let your team have an upper hand in the game.  Fielding is a very crucial part of the game. Fielding is an attempt to catch or stop the ball it after it is hit by the batsman. At times it is less worked on compared to the batting and bowling departments but it can win matches. Present-day cricketers have understood the value of fielding, hence now all teams have a specialist fielding coach. They are trained specifically so t...

5 modern bowlers with the most lethal yorkers Death bowling is an art that is hard to master. The bowler needs to predict what the batsman wants to do, and adapt his strategy accordingly. With batting undergoing a metamorphosis over the last decade or so, it is getting harder and harder for the quicks. The pitches have become flat and two new balls have been introduced, cutting down the possibility of reverse swing.  To add to the bowlers' misery, the bats have gone bigger and the rules have been decked in the batsmen's favor. Therefore, to be successful, a bowler needs to have the right temperament as well as effective skills. Death bowling has gone through a lot of changes in recent times, with bowlers trying many different variations. Slower bouncers, back-of-the-hand slower ones and knuckle balls have been added to every bowler's repertoire.  Amidst all the changes though, the yorker has not lost any of its importance. A good toe-crushing yorker is still re...

Top 10 bowling performances in ODIs          Bowlers dont always enjoy helpful bowling conditions to make full use of their capabilities and feast upon the batsmen, but when they get a slightly favourable pitch more often thannot we can see the best coming out of a bowler.ODI cricket has seen many brilliant bowling performances, and here we have a look at the best 10 of them. On an interesting note India, Australia and Sri Lanka have two representations each. But Pakistan proves their superiority in bowling with as many as three of their players finding themselves intop 10 positions. NOTE: This is a purely statistics-based ranking. #1 Chaminda Vaas - Sri Lanka 8 Overs – 3 Maidens – 19 Runs – 8 Wickets – 2.37 Economy The only bowler who has picked up 8 wickets in an innings of a one-day international. The left-arm seamer from Sri Lanka achieved this milestone against Zimbabwe in 2001 at Colombo (SSC), when he picked up the first ...

Top 5 Records by MS Dhoni in IPL         IPL came into existence at the back of India's heroics in the inaugural World T20 held in South Africa in 2007. The player who masterminded India's stunning show in the tournament was MS Dhoni. IPL organisers were banking on Dhoni's charisma to make IPL a grand success and Dhoni hasn't let them down.             Dhoni has been the face of Chennai Super Kings and IPL for years now. Dhoni's astute leadership skills have become a trademark of the IPL. He has also been one of the major reasons for Chennai Super Kings' success in the tournament. The Chennai based franchise is one of the most followed teams in the world and Dhoni is the prime reason behind the popularity.                Apart from his stardom, Dhoni has also been one of the most successful cricketers in IPL history. His ability to tonk the ball all around the park and his br...

Top 10 Cricket Bats in the World                  Cricket is the sport of the gentlemen, and the players are extremely meticulous about everything in the game. From the rules in the game to the kits used by the players. There are many things at play when it comes to the best of performance. While the skill and rigorous practice of the player is very important, the gears that he uses also have a very important role to play. The key components of cricket are a ball and a bat.                   Cricket has simply become one of the most watched and marketable games in the world. The number of spectators is increasing day by day and it has proved to be a revelation in all perspectives. It is the second most popular sport in the world only after football. The die-hard fans and the cricket fraternity get immense pleasure in watching sailing sixes out of the park more than anything. Though ...