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Cricket fever is a Big Issue

6 Feb 2003

Expect the Big Issue to be out in force, on the streets, where their vendors will take full advantage of the cricket fever that has gripped South Africa. In addition to this, they have devoted almost all their editorial to the ICC Cricket World Cup.

With an estimated 25 000 foreign cricket fans and 2 000 journalists gracing our shores over the next six weeks, Big Issue vendors plan to capitalise on this opportunity. In fact the Big Issue has devoted almost all its editorial to the ICC Cricket World Cup and has negotiated pitches outside of the stadiums to ensure that sellers can reach both local and international fans during peak times.

"We have already noted the increase in sales, when comparing this years figures to the same time last year," commented Hooper, social worker at Big Issue.

This month's edition, Cricket Fever, takes an alternative look at the sport, featuring articles on the following:

It's a Funny Game
An idiots' guide to cricket for those who want a crash course in how the game is played.

That's Just the Cricket
He won the first two World Cups with a team that grew into a legend. One of the greatest captains of all time, Clive Lloyd, now an ICC match referee, writes exclusively for The Big Issue.

They Play Cricket where?
The Big Issue gives the tournament's greatest underdogs, Canada, more than a sideways glance

Trailblazers of Tomorrow
Who are the cricketing stars of the future? And might they shine in the current World Cup? The Big Issue checks out the new talent on pitch.

It's Not Just Cricket
Will they or won't they play Zimbabwe? The Big Issue looks at the controversial issues around Zimbabwe hosting several World Cup fixtures asks whether the Zimbabwe Cricket Union deserves to be part of the action.

To Quota or not to Quota
There was a time when you could count the black players earning a living in professional cricket on the fingers of one hand.

Be bowled over by this month's edition of the Big Issue and do your bit for the community.