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In the fall of 2005, the Cricket Hall of Fame held it’s annual Induction Ceremony, which included the recognition of Barbados native Barbara P. Lindo. Best known for her work in the community of Hartford and other outstanding contributions to the sport of cricket, Lindo became the first woman to be inducted in the Cricket Hall of Fame. In addition, this honor will also mark the first occasion that a husband and wife team will be in the Cricket Hall of Fame. Lindo’s husband, Cyrus, was an earlier inductee.

The location for the historical ceremony was the Marriott Hotel, Adriaen’s Landing in downtown Hartford. On October 1, 2005, an impressive list of former international cricket stars were inducted in addition to Lindo. Among them, the former West Indies fast bowler, Andy Roberts and Indian leg-spinner Bhagwat Chandrasekhar. Roberts is known for being a very intelligent cricketer and, during one point in his career, set the then-record for being the quickest cricketer as he took less than two and a half years to reach 100 Test wickets. Chandrasekhar, on the other hand, remains India’s largest match winner overseas with 42 wickets in only five tests. Unpredictable at times, it is said that no other cricketer was more likely to deliver an unplayable ball. In addition, popular West Indian cricket journalist Tony Becca joined the hall. Becca recently retired as Sports Editor for the Gleaner newspaper and is one of the most celebrated writers in the Carribean region.

Two other cricket personalities, Alvin “Al” Watson of Hartford/Florida and Carlyle Miller of New York was also inducted for outstanding contributions to the sport of cricket in the United States.

In every sport, just as with cricket, the Hall of Fame serves as a permanent structure used to celebrate the accomplishments of the sport’s most outstanding players and contributors. Often a popular tourist attraction, Halls of Fame are known for both their historic value, many photo opportunities and a place for fans to gather as their favorite cricket legends are forever inducted into history.

As females continue their increasing participation in sports and in history, Barbara P. Lindo achieved yet another milestone in the world of cricket and history in general. Her induction marks a precedent that will be set for other women who need encouragement and will find that in Lindo’s accomplishments and recognition.

Each year, the Cricket Hall of Fame works diligently in order to provide a program that is both reach in quality and in entertainment. Supporters are certain to once again be treated to a program filled with excitement, entertainment and enlightenment. Anyone interested in attending this year’s Induction Ceremony or for questions regarding the organization are urged to contact the Cricket Hall of Fame at 860-246-5400. Fans and supporters are invited to call with their questions regarding the Cricket Hall of Fame, it’s induction process or ticket information for upcoming events. Additionally, any events that take place throughout the year will be accessible by calling the telephone number noted above.

Cricket is a game for some and religion for others. Any one day match between hot favorites of the cricket world will prove the truth of my statement. The excitement in the air on the morning of such a match is palpable. The fans of cricket prepare as much as their beloved sportsmen. The banners and slogans are in place, the faces have been painted and flags have been hoisted long before the coin has been tossed to decide the role of the team – bowling or batting! The advertisers make millions by paying millions to the cricket icon who is currently ruling the day in that particular nation. The attendance at work and even schools and universities is comparatively lower in case of certain countries like India where cricket has achieved a much higher platform than many other sports.

Cricket stats in such a scenario play a crucial role in determining the popularity of the player and the team as well. A player is known by the cricket stats and whether he agrees or not it makes a difference in the way his fans perceive him. It is indeed a matter of pride to any player if he has cricket stats that boast of his achievements to the world of cricket. It helps selectors in deciding about the team when it is being formed for any particular match as the cricket stats help to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each player. Also the cricket stats play a crucial role when the coach and the players are deciding the strategy to win any match. The game can be planned keeping in mind the way a cricketer performs on the playing field.

Cricket stats will reveal a batsman who has been dismissed time and again by a particular style of bowling. This can be used by the opposing team to place their fields accordingly and bowl according to that plan and dismiss the batsmen through the use of that particular style of bowling. Cricket stats are like a complete file on your favorite cricketer and of vital importance to the cricket enthusiasts and the fans. Commentators, selectors, players and fans all have a different purpose for studying the cricket stats. However it needs to be kept in mind that not all stats are authentic in nature and there are many misleading information that are easily available on various websites on the internet. Only cricket stats that have been approved by the International Cricket Council or ICC are genuine and can be used for accurate data on any particular player.

The best part about cricket stats is that they are like a riddle where the answers are lying right in front of you and all you need to do is read between the lines to arrive at the solution. Studying cricket stats to understand a cricketer as a player and a person is an amazing activity which requires a passion for the game and keen intelligence. So next time you are ready to watch a match with a bowl of popcorn ready by your side, make sure you have glanced over the cricket stats of the players as well.

Cricket is a passion. It is an interesting sport and it has its own share of fans all over the world. A cricket buff becomes annoyed if he is not able to watch the match being aired. He switches on the television or radio for latest cricket news. His inquisitive nature compels him to know about the latest score, number of over passed, highest scorer etc. Cricket fever can be seen mainly during world cup. Cricket, like any other sport consists of the most unexpected things on this earth. At any moment, anything can happen. Cricket buffs remain always interested to know about latest cricket updates even if they are at the work. Cricket mania can be seen not only among adults but also children who watch the game with the same fervor.

Mobile phones and FM are great means to keep oneself tuned to latest cricket news. Cricket news provides information of not only latest updates but also sneak into the personal and professional life of cricketers. Nowadays, the internet has also become one of the most sought after medium to know about cricket knowledge. Everything comes to a standstill when a cricket match is aired. ‘Which team will win the match?’ is a question on everybody’s lips. Score cards are useful when there is no clue about who has won the toss or who is the opener or what is the latest score. There are numerous websites from which cricket fans can download score cards to keep themselves abreast with the status of the game that is being played. Most newspapers allot a special column for cricket related news. If any batsman strokes well or any bowler has an excellent catch then the pictures of those shots are displayed in a prominent place of sports page. It has been seen that sports freak are more interested in cricket news rather than main page.

The craze among the fans can be seen during various tournaments. Cricket news gives immense happiness to fanatics who are desperate to know what’s happening around the world in the field of cricket throughout the year. Sports channels also show the highlights of the match for those who are not able to watch the live match. For working professionals, cricket news is a blessing as it keeps them hooked and updated on what’s happening around the cricket world. Not only on-field but also off-field news is covered for example which player is doing what or which series is yet to come.

Cricket news also covers information on cricket coaches and trainers. Sports magazine and journals have a full coverage of latest cricket updates. Cricket news also covers the information on umpires and decisions taken by them. It keeps cricket fans interested in the game as they can talk non-stop about the cricket world. Cricket news is widely in demand as the people constantly keep on thinking and discussing on the hot topics. What’s happening around the cricket world is the sought after priority among cricket fans and news in any form or the other quenches their thirst.