What is CRICKET?

Cricket is a very beautiful sport that requires the use of a bat and ball. This game needs of two teams that include 11 players each. The main focus of the game is to score the highest number of runs. This game is played in the circular shape ground. This game  is particularly famous in England and India. In this game there are different formats. Similarly, each format has a different  rules and duration.

        As Cricket has various formats, it has a different fan base for each of them. Some people like watching test matches because of their patience.  Some people like watching T-20 mates because of high entertainment. The Test Match is a format of cricket that is quite traditional.

           It lasts up to five days and two countries play against each other in this match. Next up, in England we have national league systems which are called counties. The duration of counties is for three to four days. In Limited Overs Cricket, where the number of episodes decides the format and length of the game. Both the teams get to play a one  inning each and thus results are determined. However, if it rains, they apply the Duck worth - Lewis Method to attain results.  In cricket the most common format is One Day International also known as ODI. In ODI format, two  countries play against each other for a total of fifty overs. The most entertaining format of cricket is T 20. This format only has 20 overs, which are very exciting.

         Despite Hockey being the national sport of the country, it is cricket which rules over the hearts of the citizens, because Cricket makes a lot of excitement and frenzy amongst the fans of the game. Cricket is like a religion in India, and the players are considered to be demigods. Cricket is the most-watched sport in our country. People even miss their schools and offices when any major international match is happening. The undying passion for cricket has many a time proved dangerous for the cricket players. Moreover, fans display their anger and affection at any risk. Cricket unites Indians together, from kids to adults; whenever the Indian team is playing, everyone keeps track of the cricket score. Cricket in  is enjoyed by all over the world. Even businessmen are now investing in the game to cash in on the popularity. The board of cricket is taking various measures to make the games more interesting through organizing the Indian Premier League and more.  In short, cricket is an emotion in our country. Because of cricket, people come together. It also maintains our relationship with other countries and also the sportsman spirit, 

Cricket is by far the second most popular sport after football with a global presence. It is a multibillion-dollar sports industry, which a main source of revenue through broadcasting rights and endorsements 

Cricket is a popular game. Children play cricket on the streets and open grounds. When cricket matches happen, the stadiums are filled with enthusiastic fans, and they cheer loud for their teams, which encourages the players. Many families sit in front of the TV and watch the whole game with many emotions and cheers

 

 

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