It’s a great time in the history of the game to be a cricket fan. The more traditional international test series and ODIs still represent the pinnacle of the sport. But at the same time, the level of investment into T20 tournaments like the IPL and the Big Bash mean these attract the very best players in the world.
Some like to spend their time arguing over which type of cricket is best. We think that’s a waste of energy. Cricket is cricket, and there is definitely a place for every kind of game. For a true fan the biggest challenge is keeping up with everything that’s going on, but that, of course, is where our favourite cricket apps come to the rescue.
ESPNCricInfo
When ESPN bought cricinfo from Wisden Group in 2007, there were cricket fans who were literally in tears. Cricinfo’s complete database of every match, every team, every player and all the obscure stats that cricket fans so love was the sort of treasure they had always feared was too good to be true. Who would have thought it, but under ESPN’s stewardship, the resource has got even better. As well as its endless library, ESPNCricinfo is as fast as anyone with score updates and has decent ball-by-ball commentary on just about every game that’s going on.
BetOnline
Another online cricket resource that has been around for a long time, BetOnline is one of several options if you like online betting on cricket. Having opened their sports book in 2004, they are one of the truly established names in sports betting. Far from being old fashioned, this is a platform at the cutting edge, and one that offers extra special deals for those who prefer to place their bets from Android / iOS as opposed to a desktop. The brand’s global presence makes it a safe bet for cricket fans from every corner of the globe.
Cricket Exchange
Fantasy sport is capturing the imaginations of more and more of us these days, and not just in football. Cricket Exchange is a fabulous fantasy cricket platform on which you can bring together your very own dream team. There’s also a wealth of background stats, latest news and even some match highlights, so you’re guaranteed to have all the information that matters right at your fingertips, too.
CricHeroes
This app is all about bringing you as much live game coverage as possible. CricHeroes has an impressive catalogue of live streams just waiting for you. There are some extra features here that make it feel more like a personal community site than a global sports resource. These include some fun quizzes, opinion polls and even a marketplace where you can buy and sell memorabilia.
Real Cricket GO
We had to include one game in our list of essential apps. Choosing the one was a challenge, but Real Cricket GO narrowly gets the nod as it brings all the essentials of the full Real Cricket game in a stripped down form that will keep any enthusiast entertained when rain stops play.
