March 8, 2023
Cricket is a popular bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of eleven players each. Originating in England, it is now especially popular in countries like India, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa, and England. The game is played on a large oval field with a 22-yard pitch at the center. One team bats while the other bowls and fields, aiming to dismiss the batters and limit the runs scored. Formats of cricket include Test matches (5 days), One Day Internationals (ODIs) (50 overs), and T20 (20 overs), each with its own pace and strategies. Cricket is governed globally by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and has major tournaments such as the Cricket World Cup and the T20 World Cup.