Cricket

Cricket is a bat-and-ball team sport that originated in England and is played between two teams, each consisting of eleven players. The game is conducted on a circular or oval-shaped field, with a 22-yard-long rectangular pitch in the center where most of the action occurs. Each team takes turns to bat, attempting to score runs by hitting a ball bowled by the opposing team’s bowler and running between two sets of wooden wickets. The batting team’s objective is to score as many runs as possible, while the bowling and fielding team aims to restrict the runs and dismiss the batsmen.

Cricket has various formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) matches, each differing in duration and rules. The game is governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) at the international level. Cricket is notable for its rich history, traditions, and the global following it commands, particularly in countries like India, Australia, England, and Pakistan. The sport involves technical skills such as batting, bowling, and fielding, and is known for its strategic depth and complex rules.