Cricket is an international game. It is The national game of Great Britain. But it is now played in almost every country of the world.
Cricket is an interesting outdoor game. But it is very costly. The cricket field needs heavy expenses. Other things needed for the game are two wooden bats, a ball and two sets of stumps.
The game is played between two teams each of eleven players. The wickets are placed opposite at a distance of 22 yards. The team that wins the toss chooses either to bat first or to field. The batsman defends wicket against the ball bowled by a player of the opposite side. The other players of this side are put about the field to catch or stop the ball. The wicket keeper takes his position behind the wicket. The batsman hits the ball.
The batsman is bowled out when the ball hits the stumps. He is caught out when by hitting the ball he gives a catch. He is stumped out when in hitting the ball he has left his position and the ball has been thrown against the stumps before he regains his position. A batsman who place his leg or legs before the wicket against a straight ball is out L.B.W. he is run out when in making a run, the ball has been thrown against the stumps before he reaches the wicket. The side which scores more runs then the other wins the match.
Generally two innings are played in a match. There are two umpires in a cricket game.
The game is good for health. It makes the players prompt patient and hardy. It also teaches obedience to rules and co-operation.
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