Whether you like cricket – or indeed love it – keeping up with this year’s Ashes in Australia can be tough if things such as having a job or a family life keep getting in the way. With the Test matches taking place in the middle of night for us over in the UK, many cricket fans are being forced to choose between a sleepless night or missing out on catching all the action Down Under.

However, thankfully there are plenty of apps out there that can ensure you stay right up to date with all the latest action. Whether you want to catch up on the latest clips on the way to work or study all the stats in your lunchbreak, there’s an app that can transform your iPhone 4 into a one-stop shop for all the clashes on the crease and banter from the boundary. Here’s five of the best:

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) app
With video clips, interviews, photos and in-depth match reports, this great piece of software from England and Wales’ cricket authority will ensure you’re always up to date on all the scores and comment from the people who matter.

Sky Sports iPhone Cricket Score Centre
As the UK’s official live Ashes broadcaster, Sky Sports is more than capable of keeping you right up to date with live commentary and match stats direct from the field. With player profiles and photo galleries also available, there’s few more comprehensive packages for your mobile phone out there.

iCricket

Another score updates app – this one refreshes itself every time a wicket falls. What sets it apart from the other apps is support for YouTube video feeds, meaning you’ll be able to check out some of the great batting and bowling from the past on your iPhone.

Cricket Trivia
Rain stopped play? Or just desperate to test your cricket knowledge in the down time between tests? This  brain-teasing app will allow you to sharpen your knowledge and challenge your friends, making it a great companion whether you’re at the match, catching all the action down the pub or watching alone on the sofa while the rest of the family sleeps upstairs.

Cricket Game
Ok, so it’s hardly got the most imaginative title, but this app is great fun, putting you in the firing line of the world’s top bowling attack. If you’re a frustrated spectator or just can’t wait until the snow thaws and you’re able to hit the park for a few overs, this is the iPhone app for you.

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