Cricket

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Cricket Craze: From Nepal's Empowered Girl Cricketers to America's Battle Over the Sport

AWS - Child marriage - Cricket - Cricket stadiums - Girl cricketers - Helmets - Imagen - New Zealand Cricket - Player safety - Swinging cricket ball

Discover the latest in cricket news, from girl cricketers fighting against child marriage to America's emerging interest in the sport!

In the world of cricket, there are exciting developments happening across the globe. In Nepal, a group of determined girl cricketers has made a stand both on and off the pitch, campaigning against child marriage and participating in their first provincial 'all-girls' tournament. Meanwhile, New Zealand Cricket has teamed up with Imagen and AWS to enhance fan experience, showcasing the growing passion for the sport in the country.

Delving deeper into the sport, the science behind what makes a cricket ball swing is a fascinating realm. Fast bowlers wield the swinging ball as a potent weapon, with its mystery and myths being unraveled by science. Moreover, in the U.S., the sport of cricket is causing a stir, with cities considering stadiums for the game, sparking debates and confusion among locals.

As cricket continues to capture attention globally, the Women's NSW Premier Cricket is heating up, with teams qualifying for finals and showcasing incredible talent. St George-Sutherland and Sydney are gearing up to contest for the Ruth Preddy Trophy, adding to the excitement of the cricket season.

In conclusion, the cricketing world is a vibrant tapestry of passion, activism, and competition. The stories of Nepal's girl cricketers and the growing interest in cricket in unique locations like America highlight the sport's universal appeal and influence. As the sport evolves, it remains a powerful platform for empowerment, entertainment, and community engagement.

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Image courtesy of "Save the Children International"

Nepal: Girl cricketers who successfully campaigned to end child ... (Save the Children International)

Girl cricketers who joined forces on and off the pitch to campaign against child marriage take part in their first provincial 'all-girls' tournament.

New Zealand Cricket Taps Imagen and AWS to Score Big With Fans ... (Sports Video Group)

While the bat-and-ball game is popular in the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, New Zealanders have also developed a passion for it, thanks to ...

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Inside the science of what makes a cricket ball swing (ABC News)

It is one of the most devastating weapons a fast bowler can own โ€” but the art of swing is steeped in mystery and myths that only science can explain.

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Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

Sports Insider Special Edition: Why the Victoria Park cricket idea is a ... (New Zealand Herald)

OPINION Any Kiwi who has ever had the pleasure of travelling to Melbourne for a significant event will understand what Auckland is missing out on in not...

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Lord's Taverners vs Governor's XI Charity Cricket Match ... (Government House)

Governor's XI v Lord's Taverners XI cricket match is an important fixture on WA Cricket's schedule, in which teams compete for the President's Trophy.

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Forget Pickleball, America Is Now Fighting Over Cricket (The Wall Street Journal)

Cities across the U.S. are weighing stadiums for the sport, sparking pushback and bafflement: 'Cricket? Like in England? Why?'

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Women's NSW Premier Cricket 2nd, 3rd Grade & Brewer Shield ... (Cricket NSW)

Qualified for finals in third position. Overcame second-seeded Manly Warringah by 22 runs off the back of an Olivia Callaghan century (104 runs) to host the ...

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St George-Sutherland and Sydney to contest for Ruth Preddy Trophy (Cricket NSW)

Cricket Central is set to host the Women's McDonald's NSW Premier Cricket First-Grade Final betweenโ€ฆ

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Image courtesy of "The Sydney Morning Herald"

Have helmets made cricket a more dangerous game? (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Ian Chappell refused to wear a helmet until Kerry Packer ordered him to during the second year of World Series Cricket. โ€œ'Put a f---ing helmet on, ...

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