cricket t20 champions

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets on Sunday, 21 June, at Lords to become the new T20 champions. Pakistan lost to India in the first T20 world cup in South Africa two years back

cricket tips and tricks

Cricket Tips – Bowling

When bowling in cricket there are many possible cricket tips or hints that can help improve your bowling.




In bowling, a combination of natural ability, good technique and practice is the recipe for good bowling, whether it is fast, slow or spin.



Here are some tips that will help your bowling and when implemented correctly your bowling speed:



The basic grip to hold the ball is to keep the seam vertical and to hold the ball with your index finger and middle finger either side of the seam with the side of your thumb resting on the seam underneath the ball.



In your approach/run in, try to stay:



Smooth,

Balanced,

Economical,

Rhythmical,

Consistent and stay relaxed and try not to tense up.

During your approach and action, your head position is very important. Make sure that as you approach the wicket you are running at a steady, consistent speed, and increase strides. Aim to keep your head as steady and level as possible, looking towards your target.



Pull your front arm down and through the target area, making sure you complete the delivery with a full follow through.
Try to keep everything in the same direction, towards your target, keep your hips and shoulders parallel/in-line, and follow through the delivery in the direction where you intend the ball to go.




Also as a bowler it is very important to stay in great shape, as you’ll enjoy the game more and perform better in the latter stages if you have good stamina. So incorporating some light weight sessions in to your training is important.



Also aim to try and run 3 times a week to keep your cardiovascular system in top condition and to improve your stamina. South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini, is well know for running 10Km every morning, even on match days!



But make sure you consult your coach/doctor/gym instructor before starting any sessions.

Furious Sports Bicycle by Nenad Kostadinov

It’s a bit refreshing to see an industrial designer develop a bike concept that doesn’t fold. As cyclists ourselves, we don’t quite like folding bikes. The speed/weight losses are just too great to make up for the fact that they can fold in half. The Furious Sports Bicycle by Nenad Kostadinov appears to be focused on performance, yet adding a bit of futurism in design. The frame of the Furious bike is thin and aerodynamic, with the thickness to support the weight of its rider. The black fork may suggest a carbon fiber build, and the disk brakes and triangle mags are clearly apparent. This multi-speed bike also features an on-board computer, showing speed and route information on a display between the flat handlebars. Nice concept, Nenad. Our only criticism is that the seat appears to be less-than-comfortable.

This is an interesting looking design. The designer might have looked a little more closely at the physics of how steering works in two wheeled vehicles and, in particular, the need for the contact patch of the front tire to be behind the steering axis. Put simply, this bicycle would be impossible or miserable to ride. So… cool sculpture, but unworkable as a bicycle.


Fascinating concept… but it has resulted in an imaginary design with little chance for reality. Alex is totally correct–the steering axis needs to be on top of the contact patch of the front wheel. Bicycle designers determined that years ago. Had there been further optimization by shifting it, they would have done so. I believe the design is more for aesthetics than functionality.

Geneva 2010: Pagani Zonda Tricolore

On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the “Frecce Tricolori”, Pagani Automobili created the Zonda Tricolore as a tribute to the National Aerobatic Team
In 2010 the aerobatic season of the Frecce Tricolori comes to its 50th anniversary, wich will be celebrated on 11th and 12th September at Rivolto Airport (info: www.aeronautica.difesa.it).




The Frecce Tricolori (Italian, literally Tricolour Arrows), officially known as the 313th Aerobatic Training Squadron is the demonstration team of the Italian Air Force, based at Rivolto Air Force Base, in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia-Giulia, province of Udine. They were formed in 1961 as an Air Force team, replacing previous teams that had been sponsored by various commands by the end of the 1920s.



The team flies the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat aircraft capable of 898 km/h at sea level, with nine aircraft and a solo (the highest number of aircraft of any aerobatic team in the world).



The Frecce Tricolori belong to the legacy of the entire Italian community

PRIOR-Design refines Porsche 911 GT3

Right at the start of the New Year, PRIOR-Design presented its latest aerodynamic achievement. The goal of the new aerodynamic package wasn?t to reinvent the wheel. The motto was actually complete perfecIn detail: thanks to its design, the revised front section ensures an improved supply of fresh air as well as improved levels of downforce. The single most important factor behind these results is the revised dispersal of the air flows through the carbon spoiler blade and the carbon inlets. With the help of the sd-value enhancing sills, the side line of the GT3 is guided seamlessly to the rear, ending at a rear section which is also new. Along with its visuals, the rear section also offers advantages in terms of driving stability and air supply. These improvements have been achieved by a diffusor which contains two integrated carbon fins. The end of the muffler is completely enclosed, which additionally optimises the aerodynamic attributes. Air inlets which are positioned on the left and the right, are additionally strengthened with two carbon inlets. The GT3 wing, designed in Stuttgart, was judged to be sound by the PRIOR-Design team and therefore remains unchanged. The materials used in the 911 PD3 aerodynamics programme correspond with PRIOR-Design’s latest technological advances. A newly developed carbon-flex fibre glass composite was used, which both saves weight at the same time as offering a maximum level of strength and sufficient flexibility. This means that the necessary level of stability is guaranteed at speeds both up to and beyond 300 km/h.




To convey a genuine feeling of individuality and perfection, along with the aerodynamic and visual aspects, it was necessary for the subjective vehicles dynamic feeling in the form of noise and handling characteristics to be completed. This also includes the option of an in-house designed, hand-made stainless steel exhaust system, which in addition to a positive performance development also offers the driver a virtuoso driving experience over the full rev range, all the way up to 8,400 revs/min.



In addition to this, an ultra light, multi-section forged wheel that has been developed according to the toughest requirements is also available. This can be developed in a choice of different dimensions on the basis of customer request, and due to its variable size, offers an improved distribution of performance and road handling. The adapted chassis means that the body is now some 30 millimetres closer to the road surface, and the deeper centre of gravity that results improves both the handling and feedback of the vehicle without compromising the levels of driving comfort in any way.

Honda CBR1000RR

If there's a sports bike equivalent to a Honda S2000 convertible, it could very well be the Honda CBR1000RR. By that, we mean the reliability and fun factors are high, and the bang for the buck is hard to beat. It's likely that the only drama of ownership would be seeing red and blue lights in your mirrors.




For 2006, Honda has restyled their largest-displacement CBR around their feared-and-revered MotoGP RC211V. As a result, the latest 1000RR boasts a lighter weight, better handling and even greater power than before. The redesigned skin is not a night-and-day difference from its predecessor, but it's nicely updated and offered in aggressive paint schemes that successfully stop short of looking tacky.



As for that bang-for-the-buck factor we mentioned, the new CBR1000RR is a steal with its base MSRP of $11,299 -- leaving enough in the bank for the tickets you'll invariably collect.

Honda to launch Super Bikes in India along with 125cc Bike

As other Motorcycle manufacturers are launching their Premium super/ sports bikes in India, Honda recently confirmed that they will also be launching their premium segment super sports bikes in India above 800cc including their Honda CBR 1000RR (Honda Fireblade). Hope they will be in the 2009 models