Archive - Good Areas

Who hits pace and spin (or both) in the IPL?

A look at the batting outliers against both bowling types in the last two IPL seasons.

Apr 9 • Jarrod Kimber

IPL 2026: Power Rankings - Episode 1

We are looking at strength of schedule, injuries and form to make up a list of the best and worst teams.

Apr 6 • Jarrod Kimber

Arshdeep Singh, and the modern-art splatter of T20 cricket

He bowled an 11-ball over where his main aim was to prevent batters from touching the ball. Beautiful or hideous, this is modern cricket.

Apr 3 • Jarrod Kimber

The podcast that changed cricket

The IPL is too hot, and too cool. And if you get that, you will want to invest.

Apr 1 • Jarrod Kimber

March 2026

MS Dhoni - T20 cricket and paradoxes

Dhoni felt like a player from the future, but during his career, it changed so fast that he ended up chained to the past.

Mar 27 • Jarrod Kimber and Varun Alvakonda

IPL 2026 Team Maps - and what the markets say

It does feel a little bit like "availability is the best ability" kind of year - and we haven't even started yet.

Mar 25 • Jarrod Kimber

T20 cricket's keeper-batters

There are players who love to keep because it gives them their freedom. Others prefer to only have one specialist job.

Mar 20 • Shayan Khan and Jarrod Kimber

The international coaching carousel

How is it that in cricket we keep ending up with the same coaches almost on a never-ending loop?

Mar 18 • Jarrod Kimber

Which is the more important World Cup - ODI or T20I?

The global showcase for the third most popular format is the one that has the most heritage and legacy. It happens only in cricket.

Mar 13 • Jarrod Kimber

India are playing a different sport

What India can do with their skill, power and intent is score 20% more than par on any pitch.

Mar 8 • Jarrod Kimber

The road to the T20 World Cup final

Obviously, India are favourites. But as always, the Kiwis are a Matt Henry spell away from victory.

Mar 8 • Shayan Khan and Jarrod Kimber

Ishan Kishan's coming of age

Ishan Kishan came into this side in record time, and when here, scored just as quick.

Mar 7 • Shayan Khan and Jarrod Kimber

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