Cricket

Cricket is an international sport that involves two teams of eleven players each. The game is played on a field with a 22-yard long pitch at the center. The teams alternate between batting and fielding, with the objective of scoring more runs than the opposition.

Cricket requires a blend of physical fitness, strategic thinking, and technical skills, making it a highly competitive and mentally challenging sport.

Test Cricket

• Long-Format Game: This is the oldest format of cricket, played over five days. Each team has two innings to score as many runs as possible. The team with the highest number of runs wins the match.

One Day International (ODI) Cricket

• Limited Overs Game: Each team plays 50 overs (an over equals six balls bowled by a bowler). The objective is to score more runs than the opposing team within the allocated overs.

T20 Cricket

• Short-Format Game: Each team is allocated 20 overs to score as many runs as possible. This format is known for its fast-paced and exciting gameplay.

First-Class Cricket

• Domestic Format: This format is played over three to four days, often by regional or state teams. It is considered an important stepping stone towards international cricket.

Domestic T20 Leagues

• Club-Level Cricket: These are professional leagues where players from around the world participate. The Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL), and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are examples of such leagues.

• Cricket is played at the international level, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) organizing events like the Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy.
• National cricket boards also organize domestic tournaments, such as the County Championship in England, the Ranji Trophy in India, and the Sheffield Shield in Australia.

ESPN Cricinfo: A comprehensive guide to the rules and formats of cricket https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/page/429305.html

ICC: Official website of the International Cricket Council https://www.icc-cricket.com/about