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January 12, 2017 Australia

Video: Mitchell Johnson playing tennis right-handed

Well, looks like we’ve got to the bottom of that whole ‘bowl to the left, bowl to the right’ thing. Turns out Mitchell Johnson is right-handed. Here’s some expert coaching advice, Mitch: bowl with your other hand. Better late than never with these kinds of tips. You may already have

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May 13, 2016 County cricket

They’re finally using robots to promote cricket tournaments

About time. This particular robot’s got flames for eyes and is, quite frankly, a bit of a tosser. Also keep an eye out for the guy who doesn’t know how to clap. That’s our favourite bit. It’s here. The epic conclusion to the #CricketHasLanded trilogy. Watch Cricket Has Landed 3:

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November 22, 2014 Extras

What has the East Asia-Pacific region ever done for cricket? THIS!

Howe drew our attention to another official song, saying: “Perhaps deserves a post of its own.” You’re not wrong, Howe. Our favourite line is: “Everyone can win it. From the team of PNG to someone else.” Who says the East Asia-Pacific region hasn’t made its mark on the cricket world?

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June 26, 2012 Extras

What a game of cricket looks like to Americans

“Look how he fringes the ring there.” Thanks to Ne for sending this to us.

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February 17, 2011 Extras

Newsreader’s ‘small and impressive’ joke about the Ashes

Brian pointed us towards this. We haven’t really got anything to add.

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February 3, 2011 Extras

Not enough Blu-Tack in cricket

You know it and we know it too. Thankfully, there’s a little bit of Blu-Tack on the Wisden Cricketer blog at the moment. The bit where some of the Blu-Tack looks sad is a high point.

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November 11, 2010 Extras

Straight Outta Surrey – cricket, Received Pronunciation and hip hop, together at last

Have you ever thought to yourself how hip hop music could be improved if the artists used Received Pronunciation and made tracks about cricket? Thought so. Thanks to Vil for pointing us towards this and apologies to those of you who knew about Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer already and

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May 12, 2009 County cricket / England / Extras

Eoin Morgan does something mental with his cricket bat

We saw this plastered across Jrod’s Balls yesterday. It’s Eoin Morgan doing something quite ridiculous in the name of batting. It’s pretty impressive, but is he really that good? He can play that shot well enough in those circumstances, but how well would he bat with his upper arms tied

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September 6, 2007 England / Extras / India

Video of Dimitri Mascarenhas’s five sixes to end England’s innings

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