Topic knot · Sport
Cricket on X: build this knot
Cricket is one of the busiest sports on X, with Test, ODI, T20 and franchise cricket running somewhere in the world most weeks. A general cricket knot is a good daily feed if you follow the game rather than a single tournament.
The recipe covers the sport-wide tags and format names, and filters betting promotions. Add the writers and analysts you read, and add tournament knots (T20 World Cup, IPL) alongside it when those are on.
The recipe
| Hashtags | #cricket #TestCricket |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Test match ODI |
| Leave out | betting giveaway |
| Filters | Original posts only (replies hidden) |
| X List name | Cricket |
The feed on X
Open it in Latest for everything in time order, or Top for the posts X ranks highest. You need to be signed in to X to see results.
Topic feed
(#cricket OR #TestCricket OR "Test match" OR ODI) -betting -giveaway -filter:replies
Open in the builder and add members
Who to add as members
Cricket writers, statisticians, commentators and a few fans with good live commentary. We don't list anyone by name: pick the people you already read, so the knot reflects your corner of the topic.
Once you add members, the builder makes three more feeds: everything they post, their posts on this topic, and replies sent to them.
Tips for this knot
- Add a series name as a keyword during big tours.
- #TestCricket fans are a community of their own. Make a separate knot if you only follow the long format.
- Use Top for the day's best analysis.
Setting up the X List
- Open Lists from your profile menu and create a list called Cricket.
- Keep it public if you want others to follow it, or make it private for your own reading.
- Add members from the list editor or from each profile's menu.
- Pin it so it shows up as a tab on Home.
More detail in how to use X Lists as a community feed.