Cricket Writer — Rules & Technique
Sourav Das
Sourav Das is a cricket writer who covers the laws of the game and the craft of playing it — how a delivery is bowled, how a shot is played, and what each rule, signal and dismissal actually means in the middle. He has written cricket explainers and how-to guides for more than a decade.
Articles by Sourav Das (8)
Cricket Abbreviations and Full Forms: The Complete List
Every cricket abbreviation and its full form: ODI, LBW, DRS, DLS, NRR, SR, ER, TBC, TBD, RSA, DNB, c&b, st and more, grouped by where you see them.
How Many Players in a Cricket Team? 11 on the Field
A cricket team has 11 players on the field. Here is the full squad, the 12th man, what substitutes may do, concussion subs and the IPL Impact Player rule.
ICC Full Form in Cricket: What It Stands For and Does
ICC full form in cricket is International Cricket Council, the global governing body based in Dubai. Here is what it runs and what it does not control.
How Many Types of Out in Cricket? 10 Types of Cricket Dismissals
All 10 ways a batter can be out under the MCC Laws, with Law numbers, how often each happens, and which dismissals actually credit the bowler.
What Is a Super Over? Cricket's Tie-Breaking Method Explained
How a Super Over works: six balls, three batters, one bowler, two wickets and out. Plus what happens when the Super Over itself ends in a tie.
What Is the Follow-On in Test Cricket? Law 14 Explained
The follow-on lets a captain make the trailing side bat again. Here are the 200-run rule, the margins for shorter matches, and when enforcing it backfired.
How Many Overs in ODI Cricket? 50 Per Side, Explained
An ODI is 50 overs per side, 300 balls, with a 10-over cap per bowler. Here are the powerplays, the DLS rain rules and the 60-over history.
What Is a Test Match in Cricket? The 5-Day Format
A Test match is cricket's five-day format: two innings a side, no over limit, a draw if nobody wins. The rules, Test status and the WTC explained.