Saturday, December 31, 2011

2011 Debuts worth discussing.......

Praveen Kumar from India, with a promising swing....
Also from India  Ravichandran Ashwin, an impressive bowler........

The right-handed medium bowler from South Africa, Marchant de Lange.......

Or how about Aizaz Cheema?  The bowler from Pakistan?

Who will continue an amazing career in 2012? 

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Excited for the new 2012 range?

Me too......So we started adding some inventory last night. We will be adding a small amount everyday for the next few weeks, check it out http://www.thecricketspot.com/page/453991664

Thursday, December 22, 2011

10% off EVERYTHING through the end of the year.....

Yes you heard it correctly, everything, including our clearance section....is 10% off until 2012.  Use code 'enjoy10'

Monday, December 19, 2011

Which Country Has the Most Cricket World Cup Wins?


The country with the most World Cup wins is Australia. Australia has won four of the ten Cricket World Cups. These wins took place in 1987, 1999, 2003 and 2007. In 2003, Australia beat India by an impressive 125 runs. Their closest win came in 1987 when they beat England by just 7 runs. Furthermore, Australia has played 6 final matches and was the runner up in two of them. Australia has also co-hosted the event two times.

West Indies and India have both won two. West Indies won the first two ever played in 1975 and 1979. In 1975 they beat Australia by 17 runs. West Indies was again in the final match in 1983 but they were beat by India by 43 runs. India won in 1983 and 2011. In 2011 they beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets. India was the runner up in 2003 when Australia beat them by 125 runs.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have both had one win. Sri Lanka won in 1996, beating Australia by seven wickets. In 1996, Sri Lanka was also the co-host of the event, although the finals were in Pakistan. Sri Lanka was the runner up in both 2007 and 2011. Pakistan won in 1992, beating England by 22 runs. Pakistan was the runner up in 1999; Australia beat them by 8 wickets.
England has been the runner up three times but has yet to have an actual World Cup trophy. Even more interesting is that England has hosted the World cup four times, and the final match was played in England four times as well. Other teams that participate that have not won or been to the finals include; New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, Bermuda, United Arab Emirates, Namibia, Scotland and East Africa.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

10% off all youth gear.....

‎10% off all Youth Cricket gear now through December 20th. http://www.thecricketspot.com/deals?sitecookie=6d3b49a00715cf49a543f44f543c6c07
 
use code youth10
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At The Cricket Spot we strive to bring you the best prices on cricket gear. Every week we choose a few products as specials. This would inclide cricket bats, cricket balls, circket and all other top of the line cricket equipment.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

New Pro Impact Inventory added!

At The Cricket Spot we are always striving to bring you
the best quality products at the best price!

We have just added
more Pro Impact products to our inventory.

Pro Impact Sports is a United States
manufacturer of Top quality
cricket equipment at incredible proces.  Click here
to see them now!

http://www.thecricketspot.com/search?searchwords=pro+impact&searchsmall_4920=Search

 

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The Cricket Spot VIP

We are launching our new VIP program.
The first 50 people who sign up will receive
15% off thecricketspot.com for life.
Plus, VIP only coupons.  This offer is available ONLY
to the first 50 people who apply and costs $50. 



 
 
The Cricket Spot VIP card
This card entitles you to 15% off at www.thecricketspot.com for life. Use code: 12345
 
 

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

BLACK FRIDAY sale today at The Cricket Spot!

We have FABULOUS NEWS........the cricket spot is starting their Black Friday sale TODAY! To save 15% off your entire purchase simply enter the code "blackfriday" at checkout.......Ends on SUNDAY! www.thecricketspot.com

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Matt Prior.....

2 more years.....In case you hadn't read about it, here's the link from INcricketnews  http://incricketnews.com/

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011

3rd Edition T20 US Cricket open

In just 26 days.......Who else can't wait for this event?  Here's the details:


Starts on December First at different locales in South Florida (Lauderhill, Broward, Sunrise and Miramar). 

Semifinals will be on Sunday, December 4th. 

There will be live coverage of the event on CMC/Caribvision as well as streamed on the web. 
I will update information as I receive more:)

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Curious about the best new 2012 cricket products?

Do you subscribe to alloutcricket magazine?  Check this out - http://www.alloutcricket.com/player/gear/lords-trade-show-kit-review

It's a piece about the preview from the Lord's Trade show and what new products to look for in the next few months......

Shoes, Sunglasses, Socks, Batting helmets, bags and bats. 
At http://www.thecricketspot.com/?f389a660 we plan to carry all the newest 2012 gear as soon as possible.  If you want to see our clearance of 2011 products, check them out here http://www.thecricketspot.com/page/445437606

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Highest paid cricketers.....

I thought this was interesting........ here's the link if you want to read the whole article http://www.tiptoptens.com/2011/02/25/top-10-highest-paid-cricketers/

10. Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

9. Kevin Pieterson

Kevin Pietersen Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

8. Brett Lee

brett lee Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

7. Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

6. Sourav Ganguly

saurav ganguly Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

5. Andrew Flintoff

Andrew Flintoff Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

4. Rahul Dravid

rahul dravid Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

3. Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

2. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Pro Impact Sports

Have you seen this cricket equipment?  Made in the USA!  Very high quality and you absolutely cannot beat the price!  They have an grade 1 english willow bat for only $200, a Kashmir Willow bat for ONLY $75.00 and a practice tennis ball bat for just $45.00.  Pro Impact Sports products. 
They also have high quality protection gear at great prices as well as cricket balls.  I highly recommend trying these products!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

2012 Cricket schedule.....

Dec 2011-Jan 2012 Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2011 (3 Test and 5 ODI Matches) South Africa
Dec 2011-Jan 2012 Big Bash League (31 Twenty20 matches) Australia
Dec 2011-Feb 2012 India tour of Australia 2011 (4 Test and 2 Twenty20 matches) Australia
Jan-Feb 2012 Pakistan vs England 2012 (3 Test, 4 ODI and 3 T20 matches) UAE
Jan-Feb 2012 Zimbabwe tour of New Zealand 2012 (1 Test, 3 ODI Matches and 2 Twenty20) New Zealand
Feb-Mar 2012 Australia Tri Series 2012 (8-11 ODI Matches) Australia
Feb-Mar 2012 South Africa tour of New Zealand 2012 (3 Twenty20, 3 ODI and 3 Test Matches) New Zealand
Mar-Apr 2012 India vs Pakistan 2012 (3 Test and 5 ODI matches) India
Mar-Apr 2012 Australia tour of West Indies 2012 (3 Test and 5 ODI matches) West Indies
March 2012 Asia Cup 2012 (6 ODI and 1 Final match.) Bangladesh
Mar-Apr 2012 Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2012 (5 ODI Matches) Bangladesh
Mar-Apr 2012 England tour of Sri Lanka 2012 (2 Test matches) Sri Lanka
Apr-May 2012 IPL 2012 (74 IPLT20 matches) India
Apr-May 2012 Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2012 (2 Test and 3 ODI matches) UAE
May-Jun 2012 West Indies tour of England 2012 (3 Test, 3 ODI and 1 Twenty20 match) England
May-Jun 2012 Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2012 (3 Test, 5 ODI and 2 Twenyt20 matches) Sri Lanka
Jun-Jul 2012 Australia tour of England 2012 (6 ODI matches) England
Jun-Aug 2012 New Zealand tour of West Indies 2012 (3 Test, 5 ODI and 2 Twenty20 matches) West Indies
Jul-Aug 2012 India tour of Sri Lanka 2012 (3 Test matches) Sri Lanka
Jul-Sep 2012 South Africa tour of England 2012 (3 Test, 5 ODI and 3 Twenyt20 matches) England
Aug-Sep 2012 Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2012 (2 Test, 3 ODI and 2 Twenty20 matches) Zimbabwe
Aug-Sep 2012 New Zealand in India 2012 (3 Test matches) India
Aug-Sep 2012 Pakistan vs Australia 2012 (5 ODI and 1 Twenty20 match) UAE
Sep-Oct 2012 T20 World Cup 2012 (27 Twenty20 matches) Sri Lanka
Oct 2012-Oct 2011 Champions League Twenty20 2012 (23 Twenty20 Matches) N/A

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Gunn and Moore 2012 catalog!

So I am getting excited for 2012 cricket year, can you tell?  I am checking out the Gunn & Moore website for their 2012 lineup of products!

New in bats is 3 new adult lines (Epic DXM, Halo DXM and 1885 DXM), A Jr Epic DXM and 2 new Kashmir Willow bats.  A huge new variety of batting Gloves and pads.  Some new Cricket sets, have I told you how genius these sets are? And of course a handful of other protective gear and Wicket Keeping Gear!  Can't wait to get my hands on it.  here's a link http://www.gm-cricket.com/range/new_products.aspx

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Have you seen the new 2012 Kookaburra products?

Wow -- this looks pretty awesome! Here's the link to the 2012 catalog http://www.kookaburra.biz/uploads/files/2012-Kookaburra-Brochure-Low-Res.pdf

Kahuna is back as well as the Blade and Rogue collection.  The CCX range is no longer!  New is the recoil range.  Here's a bit about it. 
  • The recoil is endorsed by Joe Denly, Dawid Malan & Stephen Moore.
  • Includes a 900, 700, 450, 250 and a youth prodigy 60
  • Heavier than Kahuna with weight ranging from 2lbs, 9 oz to 2lbs, 12 oz
  • Blue Max Grip included 
  • High Middle for lighter 'pick up'
We plan to bring in a full range of Kookaburra 2012 at  The Cricket Spot!

Making Room For 2012

Looking for a deal?  We are marking down a bunch of inventory to make room for new 2012 items......Up to 1/3rd of regular price:)
http://www.thecricketspot.com/page/445437606

Thursday, October 20, 2011

New Deals Section on The Cricket Spot

We just implemented a new section to the site called, DEAL OF THE WEEK!  In this section we will choose hot items and mark them down 20 to 10% normal retail price.  It will range from 2 to 5 different items each week.......

This week we have marked down 1 bat, 1 bag and a pair of great pants.  http://www.thecricketspot.com/deals

Check back weekly to see what new deals we have:)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Aero Cricket Products

These are the newest products for The Cricket Spot to bring in to our webstore.  This New Zealand brand is top of the line and unique in many ways.  They focus on protection gear (pads, helmets) and accessories (batgrip) and have a technology like no other brand.  They have worked hard to make sure they are bringing the newest technology matched with top of the line materials.  They have done their research and created the finest equipment.  Shop http://www.thecricketspot.com/ now to find aero cricket products.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Top 3 reasons to add cricket to your list of hobbies.....


Number 1 -  It's the 2nd most popular sport in the world!
Number 2 - There are so many different types of cricket, there has to be 1 for you!
and Number 3 - Cricket is the only sport that can last for 5 days......why rush a good thing?
 
 

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Cricket Growing Popularity in the United States?

Cricket is now the 2nd most popular sport in the world, behind soccer/football.  It has been around for hundreds of years.  However, cricket is still not nearing as popular in the USA as it is allover the world.  Can we increase it's popularity here?  http://ezinearticles.com/?Cricket-Growing-Popularity-in-the-US&id=6616704

Saturday, October 15, 2011

US Women's Cricket Team.....

In November, the women's US team will play in the World Cup Qualifiers.......

Here's their schedule (per USACA website) http://www.usaca.org/fixtures/International.html

We will be following the team and there scores here on The Cricket Spot Blog!


Women's Bangladesh Tour Schedule

Tue, Nov 15, 2011
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Youth Cricket Gear

At the Cricket Spot, www.thecricketspot.com, we strive to bring our customers the very best products!  Cricket is becoming a very popular youth sport in the United States so we have decided to bring a plethora of youth cricket products in.  I added some bats and kits to the site tonight.  http://www.thecricketspot.com/youth-cricket-gear

Cricket kits are great ways for beginners to start.  For less than $40 you can get all you need.  How many sports can you do that?  We will add to this list as I research more youth products. 

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Want an opportunity to get a gift certificate from thecricketspot.com

Interested in a gift certificate from ww.thecricketspot.com?
Go to our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/thecricketspotcom/178117052264220 
Post on our wall a review of your favorite cricket bat (doesn't need to be one we carry) and we'll choose a winner at random to receive a $20 gift certificate!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Youth Cricket in the USA

There are many youth cricket clubs in the USA.  The association is growing:)  The United States Youth Cricket Association (USCYA) is a non profit dedicated to youth cricket in the US http://usyca.org/usyca_about.cfm

There are many states who participate in the USYCA across the country.  If you are interested in getting involved in youth cricket here in the US, click here to see if your state has a representative already http://usyca.org/member_organization.cfm


Friday, October 7, 2011

Cricket for Dummies

For anyone who is a cricket fan but not 100% sure about the game I found this great site http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/cricket-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html

To start here is a field position guide from the site

Fielding Positions in the Game of Cricket

Don’t know your deep fine leg from your silly mid off? Never fear. This diagram shows you all the commonly used fielding positions in cricket. The figure assumes that a right-handed batsman is standing at the opposite end of the pitch from the bowler.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Cricket at US colleges

Cricket teams are now part of over 50 US colleges and Universities.  Excellent!
Have you ever checked out the American College Cricket site?  http://americancollegecricket.com/

It has a lot of great information regarding championships, the teams and all kinds of news.....

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Biggest 6 ever hit youtube video

Wow -- In case you want to revisit this  http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=Ci7QiTLY54s

What things should I look for when buying a new cricket bat?


This is a very important question that needs to be addressed while cricket bat shopping.  Whether you spend $500 or $80,  one should have some questions answered first to be assured that the cricket bat chosen is the perfect fit for you.

The first thing you should ask is what type of wood is the cricket bat made out of?  All Cricket bats are made from a type of wood called Willow.  English Willow is the best type of Willow wood because it’s a lightweight wood, it is shock resistant and it doesn't splinter when hit with a hard cricket ball.  If your budget permits, go for the English Willow.
The next thing to consider is the weight of the cricket bat.  Weight is important!  Most players prefer a medium weight bat.  The most important thing is to choose the weight that feels most comfortable to you!
Another important factor to observe when choosing for your new cricket bat is the density of the bat or softness versus hardness of the bat.  Harder bats tend to last longer because they don’t break as easily but don’t always give you the hitting power you may be looking for.  So consider both of these factors before purchasing your new cricket bat. 
In conclusion, choosing the cricket bat that’s the perfect fit for you is important.  Make sure you have all the information you need to make your decision.  Once you make your purchase make sure you pay attention to cricket bat care.