When you think of cricket, what springs to mind? Old-fashioned English game, men in whites, five-day long matches that can still end in a draw, perhaps?
Think again. The ICC Cricket World Cup in the Indian subcontinent started on Saturday and 14 of the world’s top sides have began donning coloured kits and thrashing it out in the 50-over battles to be named the best One Day International team on the planet.
Exec Digital gave you the lowdown on one of the globe’s biggest sporting events in our February issue and now here is our guide to the very best free cricket World Cup 2011 apps for your smartphone.
There may have been plenty of commentators, critics, and players for that matter, who have moaned at the length of the tournament (the final is almost six weeks away on 2 April) but there are bound to be plenty of fireworks on the pitch.
Don’t worry though; there are plenty of apps to keep you updated with every run, wicket, catch, run-out and controversy during the tournament.
1. Official ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
Ball-by-ball score updates, commentary, standings, photos – this app has it all, but the addition of match videos in particular makes it number one on our list. You can even access all the statistics on the teams and players before the game starts.
Available: iTunes App Store, Windows Marketplace
2. ESPNcricinfo
The website is widely regarded as the most comprehensive cricket resource there is, so it’s no surprise that the app is so good. With a dedicated World Cup 2011 section, commentary and push notifications mean you won’t miss a thing while reports, incisive opinion pieces by experts and stats galore will keep you entertained during the drinks breaks.
Available: Android Market, iTunes App Store
3. iCricket
Although perhaps not as attractive as the others, this simple yet effective app will not let you down in keeping you up-to-date on all you need to know when on the move. Push notifications are sent each time a wicket falls or after every 10 overs.
Available: iTunes App Store
For the latest Exec stories, take a look at Rolls Royce to Debut Electric Phantom and Daytona 500 Leaves Dale Earnhardt in Dust.
Think again. The ICC Cricket World Cup in the Indian subcontinent started on Saturday and 14 of the world’s top sides have began donning coloured kits and thrashing it out in the 50-over battles to be named the best One Day International team on the planet.
Exec Digital gave you the lowdown on one of the globe’s biggest sporting events in our February issue and now here is our guide to the very best free cricket World Cup 2011 apps for your smartphone.
There may have been plenty of commentators, critics, and players for that matter, who have moaned at the length of the tournament (the final is almost six weeks away on 2 April) but there are bound to be plenty of fireworks on the pitch.
Don’t worry though; there are plenty of apps to keep you updated with every run, wicket, catch, run-out and controversy during the tournament.
1. Official ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
Ball-by-ball score updates, commentary, standings, photos – this app has it all, but the addition of match videos in particular makes it number one on our list. You can even access all the statistics on the teams and players before the game starts.
Available: iTunes App Store, Windows Marketplace
2. ESPNcricinfo
The website is widely regarded as the most comprehensive cricket resource there is, so it’s no surprise that the app is so good. With a dedicated World Cup 2011 section, commentary and push notifications mean you won’t miss a thing while reports, incisive opinion pieces by experts and stats galore will keep you entertained during the drinks breaks.
Available: Android Market, iTunes App Store
3. iCricket
Although perhaps not as attractive as the others, this simple yet effective app will not let you down in keeping you up-to-date on all you need to know when on the move. Push notifications are sent each time a wicket falls or after every 10 overs.
Available: iTunes App Store
For the latest Exec stories, take a look at Rolls Royce to Debut Electric Phantom and Daytona 500 Leaves Dale Earnhardt in Dust.
