Cricket

Cricket is a bat-and-ball team sport that originated in England and is played between two teams of eleven players each. The game takes place on a grassy field with a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch at its center, where most of the action occurs. Each team takes turns batting and fielding. The batting team aims to score runs by hitting the ball bowled at them and running between two sets of wickets at either end of the pitch, while the fielding team tries to dismiss the batters.Cricket is known for its various formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20), which vary in duration and rules. The sport is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of Cricket, maintained by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). It is immensely popular in countries like India, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies, and has a rich history and cultural significance in these regions. The game emphasizes strategy, skill, and teamwork, making it one of the most widely followed sports globally.