Cricket Editor · 84 articles
Aaron McNicholas is the editor and a writer for ReadCricket. With several years of experience in sports journalism, he has contributed to organisations including Cricket Ireland, England Handball, Cricket World and Golf Today. A self-described inconsistent, loopy, leg spinner, Aaron has enjoyed far greater success writing about the game than playing it. Today, he specialises in cricket journalism, combining insight with a deep passion for the sport. Away from the keyboard, Aaron is often found behind the lens of a camera, capturing moments in Sport and wildlife photography.
Understanding Cricket’s rarest result Test cricket has rarely followed a neat symmetry. Sides force results through sustained pressure, though matches sometimes end in deadlock draws, especially if exposed to interference form the weather… Exact balance almost never occurs and across more than a century of competition, it has happened only twice. England’s narrow 22-run win […]
Kolkata Knight Riders face Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on Monday evening, with this IPL match preview focusing on two sides moving in very different directions. Known for high scoring games and fast paced chases, the venue could once again produce a contest where momentum shifts quickly. KKR return home still searching for their first […]
At 44, Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to shape the IPL story, with the Dhoni CSK IPL legacy defining an era of success, consistency and enduring influence, as this feature explores his journey, impact and what may come next. Dhoni and the IPL story that shaped a generation Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a true legend of […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday evening, with this IPL match preview exploring two sides heading in contrasting directions. Known for big scores and rapid chases, the venue sets the stage for a contest where momentum could shift quickly. RCB have started the season with authority and […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad host Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium this evening with the home side looking to build on early momentum. Hyderabad arrive with confidence after an impressive win in Kolkata, while Lucknow are still searching for their first victory following a disappointing opening result. The contrast in starts adds intrigue to […]
Delhi Capitals secured another statement result as they completed a composed chase to defeat Mumbai Indians by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Delhi Capitals victory was built around a commanding innings from Sameer Rizvi, whose 90 off 51 balls underlined his growing influence in the tournament, as the IPL 2026 schedule continues […]
Cricket is a sport that thrives on planning. Teams arrive at venues having studied pitch reports, weather patterns and tactical matchups in detail. Captains and coaches spend hours discussing how a match might unfold and which approach offers the best path to victory. Yet for all that preparation, the first meaningful decision of the contest […]
Who the next England spinner will be is the question shaping England’s white-ball future as Adil Rashid nears the end of his career. It is a conversation that sits just beneath his continued excellence but one England can no longer afford to delay as the transition window steadily narrows. Why the next England spinner debate […]
Place an old blade beside a modern bat and the contrast is impossible to ignore. One appears slim and elegant, shaped for touch and timing, reflecting an era where precision mattered more than brute strength. The other is thick-edged, bold and unapologetically built for impact, designed to meet the demands of a faster, more aggressive […]
Cricket is a sport full of quirks and little mysterious easter eggs. As spring arrives, it feels like the perfect moment to unpack some of its more confusing aspects. For those new to the red-ball format, the County Championship can appear particularly puzzling. The points table, especially, often stretches into unexpectedly high numbers. With that […]
Sussex enter the new County Championship season with a sense of optimism. There is also a hint of tension beneath the surface. This Sussex season preview highlights a squad moving forward on the field, even as off-field challenges begin to shape the narrative in ways that could influence their entire campaign. A strong 2025 foundation […]
Derbyshire approach the new County Championship season with a quiet sense of unfinished business after falling just short of promotion last year. They were edged out by Glamorgan by just five points. That narrow gap still lingers as motivation within Mickey Arthur’s squad. Consistency proved their greatest strength across the campaign, with only two defeats […]