Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Cricket

message: There is a requested move discussion at Talk:2024 Indian Premier League#Requested move 10 May 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Vestrian24Bio (U • T • A • C • S) 03:23, 15 May 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Requested move at [[Talk:2024 Indian Premier League#Requested move 10 May 2024]] 

message: Hi! A separate Wikiproject for Women's Premier League (cricket) has been proposed. For it to be established a minimum number editors are needed to show their support to the Wikiproject. Interested editors please add your name here to show your support. Thanks!
See the Wikiproject draft here. You can also invite others by placing  in their talk page. Regards! Vestrian24Bio (U • T • A • C • S) 05:45, 15 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Does a single competition really merit its own Wikiproject? By that logic, there would be one one for the men's IPL, one for Test cricket, and dozens of others. I can't see that the resulting fragmentation would be a good thing. JH (talk page) 08:50, 15 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: There are already separate Wikiprojects for IPL, PPL, BPL and LPL. Vestrian24Bio (U • T • A • C • S) 09:12, 15 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Not needed as this and all the other competition projects are just forks of this project that often just make up their own rules and violate cricket and general Wikipedia article guidelines. We should be closing down the IPL, PSL etc WikiProjects and merging them into WP:CRIC, not creating another unnecessary project. Joseph2302 (talk) 10:00, 15 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: If we are to do so; We'll at least need separate taskforces for them. Vestrian24Bio (U • T • A • C • S) 13:33, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

text: * Agree, and this is the state of the PSL, LPL, BPL projects too- either completely inactive or active for a few weeks a year only. I'm sure I suggested a few years ago making them all taskforces of this project, but we didn't get much engagement on the subject. Joseph2302 (talk) 12:49, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: *And I see that this user has ignored us and created this WPL Wikiproject anyway..... Joseph2302 (talk) 15:06, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

text: *:Well, the required limit 7 was reached yesterday when, only the first two comments by JH and Joseph were posted, Everything else were posted later; So, I didn't exactly ignore anyone. Vestrian24Bio (U • T • A • C • S) 15:14, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wikiproject WPL notice 

message: Dick Pilling's article got deleted, apparently because it was created by Blackjack who is banned. Can anyone here with admin access recreate it using the contents of the deleted article. Tintin 12:28, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: It's been recreated but could use some work. There's a bit more context at this archive link where concerns about copyvio were raised by an account that turned out to be a sock. When did the newer article get deleted? (btw, dick pilling is an interesting google search term - probably not one to do at work...) Blue Square Thing (talk) 15:01, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Article was deleted on 13 May along with other articles created by Blackjack's last two socks Boca Jóvenes and Batagur baska, mainly 'List of cricket team name cricketers'. --JP (Talk) 16:50, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Batagur baska  has made some good edits in Indian cricket articles. Had never suspected that it was him. Don't know what is being achieved by deleting his good edits. Tintin 01:50, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

text: The same has happened with the Lahore Tournament article. I have messaged the deleting admin to say that I don't think it was appropriate to delete under G5, due to the nature of the article and its value going forward. Silly they delete articles created by banned users, like it's harming the banned user *shrugs shoulders*. AA (talk) 19:23, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: It is crazy to delete all those articles just like that. Tintin 01:53, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

text: I did a little work on the Dick Pilling article. I suppose BlackJack is already back here somewhere. I move around different areas of WP to avoid becoming too familiar with the "characters". He failed two of my attempts to get Shane Warne to GA status. Assuming good faith I just thought the article wasn't quite ready. Oh well. Desertarun (talk) 19:42, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Warne is on my to-do list as part of my Hampshire expansion project. He requires some work, so is toward the tailend of my list while I knock off the 'lesser' known players. AA (talk) 22:52, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: He died 2 years ago now ..seems like only yesterday! I've lost interest in taking it to GA but would possibly review it. BJ would no doubt be interested in failing it again. Desertarun (talk) 03:35, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Yes, a big loss. Hampshire members hoped he would one day coach the club. Keep on working on it, and have a look at similar cricket GA structures. There's plenty of Somerset cricketers who are GA, where you can get some ideas. Happy to muck in and go for a joint-GA. Also, given he is now sadly deceased, articles tend to be more stable once the subject is deceased, especially when they are very well known. AA (talk) 11:13, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: I'll do a co-nomination when you're ready, no real rush, you will have to remind me if its 6 or 12 months hence. The article is in good condition and ready to go. I did all of the heavy lifting with deletions and spin outs, and got it a copy edit from GOCE. The only real problem I had was with his domestic career, its lacking in content because I don't have any sources. But as you're a Hampshire man that would be neatly taken care of! Desertarun (talk) 18:23, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: There are some things I think might be worth looking at in the article. I'll add notes to your talk page and ping AA in on that. Blue Square Thing (talk) 08:40, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Sure, in that case it'll be a triple nomination, or you could review it? Desertarun (talk) 08:58, 19 May 2024 (UTC)

text: You can use the WebArchive tool to see the December 2023 version of the Lahore Tournament article. I'm not aware of any rule stopping you copying that and re-creating the article. --JP (Talk) 20:52, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Great hack, didn't think of that. I've recreated it. Cheers JP. AA (talk) 22:50, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  [[Dick Pilling]] 

message: Hello all. I have expanded Robert Poore, and wondered if anyone has any sources which could expand the article further? I think he has FA potential going forward. AA (talk) 12:06, 23 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: You may have already checked them, but anything in his Wisden CotY, Wisden obit or Cricketer obit worth using? --JP (Talk) 12:44, 23 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Cheers JP. I had read the CotY article, but overlooked a useful snippet about how his height affected his fielding. Hadn't considered The Cricketer, but found a couple of extra bits from that. Cheers. AA (talk) 13:24, 23 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Also wouldn't mind finding out where he was educated. Before I expanded it, the article claimed he attended Stubbington House School, though I could find no evidence to back that up. AA (talk) 14:43, 23 May 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Additional sources? 

message: It's that time of year again! Cricket is in full swing in the northern hemisphere and it's time to dust off your cameras. A number of grounds need beautiful photos, a list can be found here. Snap away!!! AA (talk) 23:35, 26 May 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Images of cricket grounds 

message: The league has been approved by the ECB and is set to take place in Edgbaston, starting on July 3. It’s been created by Zabawa Entertainment, a distinguished Bollywood film and music production company, with roots in India and Dubai.
Several notable figures from international cricket over the past three decades have already been signed for the league, including Yuvraj Singh and Kevin Pietersen.Shahid Afridi has also been signed to take part in the league.
The tournament comprises six teams that will compete in the 18-match event and it will be played in a single round-robin format. The top four teams will make it to the semifinals followed by a Final on 13th July, 2024
Vikas265 (talk) 11:06, 28 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: So what's written above is a copy-and-paste press release , and doesn't appear to have any coverage outside of Indian news outlets. Richard3120 (talk) 11:27, 28 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: It should only be created if it meets WP:GNG. Which lots of these "Legends cricket" events do not. Joseph2302 (talk) 11:28, 28 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: This is the same sort of request that Vikas265 made in March for the Asian Legends League. Richard3120 (talk) 11:32, 28 May 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: I really wish they would focus on better content. These hit and giggle leagues devalue our content and aren't remotely encyclopedic. AA (talk) 18:52, 28 May 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Create a page on 2024 World Championship of Legends 

message: Hello all. Just began an expansion of this article. I think he has GA/FA potential, being a Test cricketer and England captain, with a lengthy career with Hampshire. If anyone has any sources they can add, it would be greatly appreciated. I'm happy to collab for GA/FA down the line. AA (talk) 20:34, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sources for [[Lionel Tennyson, 3rd Baron Tennyson]] 

message: Why don't we have squad templates for every team playing at the World Cup for every season?, while we have the same for women's tournaments. These templates can not only be transcluded in players' pages, but also can be used in the articles of teams' performance at the World Cup.
* For the past week, I've been creating articles for performance of teams at the T20 World Cup, for eg. Australia at the T20 World Cup. Instead of having squads listed for every season just like in the Cricket World Cup pages, we can replace them with these templates hence reducing the size of the page too.tead of 
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Cric editor (talk) 19:19, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Please don't use templates. They're a right pain in the neck to manage for non-expert editors. Blue Square Thing (talk) 19:54, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

text: Please read the guidelines and help pages for templates, specifically navigation templates. Also, data-dumps are not suitable for an encyclopedia (especially when they are just duplicating information already contained in other articles); the "at the T20 WC" articles you are creating need well-sourced prose throughout. wjematherplease leave a message... 10:03, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

text: Articles like this one you created List of Gibraltar women Twenty20 International cricketers are going to get deleted. Desertarun (talk) 12:15, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: And this one 2024 Scotland Tri-Nation Series (round 3). The simple rule I follow is that if all I can write in the article leaves it a stub I don't create it. Desertarun (talk) 12:18, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: 2024 Scotland Tri-Nation Series (round 3) shouldn't be deleted; We had articles for each series in the previous League 2 as well. Also, according to the Rater's algorithm the article is Start-class; should be reassessed. Vestrian24Bio (TALK) 13:01, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Fair enough, I wouldn't vote for it to be deleted myself, but could see non-cricketers doing so. Desertarun (talk) 13:06, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Squad templates for T20 World Cups