Wonders of the Cricket Pitch
Fans of cricket rejoice, Dr James (who studied the dynamics of cricket pitches for his PhD) has recorded a lecture on the various issues of engineering and cricket for all to enjoy. Dr… Read More
Category Archive: Cricket
The Ashes: cricket ruled by Benford’s law
For those of you who don’t watch cricket, or even know what it is, it is often described to novices as an 11-a-side bat and ball game that lasts up to 5 days,… Read More
Charting Inventiveness in Cricket Bats
Introduction In some spare time a few years back I began to compile a record of patents relating to cricket bats. I now have a near definitive record for all patents published. Analysis of… Read More
Cricket bat innovation smothered by Law 6
In October 2008 the Marylebone Cricket Club changed Law 6 of the Laws of Cricket. Law 6 concerns the bat, what it’s made from, how its made and even how it can be… Read More
