Seen this before? The scoreboard operator is ready for action at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Sri Lanka on 29 September 2002. (© ESPNcricinfo Ltd)
Soon after Sri Lanka’s infamous ODI win against Australia in Melbourne, November 2010, we were at the nearby rail station to get back to our hotel. There were posters in the station announcing the forthcoming “The Ashes” series. On seeing those, a young Sri Lankan cricket fan lamented, “Why aren’t we (Sri Lanka) invited to take part in The Ashes!”
This wonderful game has had its share of complications. I am no expert but have tried to clarify a few cricketing terms that fans regularly come across, but often not properly understood by them.