The Spiker Blog
Cricket craft. Club playbooks.
Field-tested writing for coaches, admins, players, and parents.
Coaching Tips6 min read
5 drills to fix your cover drive footwork in two weeks
A simple progression from shadow play to live throw-downs — used across our partner academies.
By Priya Iyer · May 8
Club Management9 min read
How to run a 200-player club without burning out
A field-tested operating model from clubs that scaled past 200 active members.
By Rohan Mehta · Apr 25
AI in Cricket8 min read
Ethics of AI coaching for youth cricket
What we got right, what we got wrong, and the guardrails we now use by default.
By Spiker Team · Apr 12
Player Development7 min read
Developing spinners between U12 and U16
A long-term plan for grip, control, and variation — without overworking young shoulders.
By Priya Iyer · Mar 30
Club Management5 min read
Tournament brackets that don't fall apart on day two
Group stages, tie-breakers, and the small rules that keep a 24-team draw fair.
By Tournament Team · Mar 15
Player Development6 min read
The 5 stats that actually matter for U14 development
Forget batting average alone. These five signals predict long-term progression better.
By Spiker Team · Feb 28