Cricket is a bat and ball team sport, there are many variations of this game. Its most popular form is played in an oval-shaped open field, known as a cricket field. This game Cricket is played between two teams of eleven players with rules and regulations. A team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible. While the other team bowls and fields, tries to get the batsmen out. In this way, the batting team limits the runs scored.
The striking batsman hits the ball with his bat. A run is scored by running to the opposite end of the pitch and touching the crease without being dismissed. At the end of the innings, teams switch between batting and fielding.
Origin and History of Cricket
Cricket, originally a game from England, in its present form is mostly played in ordinary wealthy countries, which were once ruled by the British. The game of cricket has been governed by a series of laws (cricket rules and regulations) for over 270 years.
These Cricket Rules are subject to additions and changes as recommended by the official body, since its formation in 1787, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has been recognized as the sole authority for the formulation of the Rules and all subsequent amendments. The club also owns the world copyright.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the world governing body of cricket. It was up its founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from Australia, England and South Africa. It was renamed as the International Cricket Conference in 1965 and took current name in 1989.
History of Indian Cricket
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body for cricket in India. The board was formed in December 1928 as a society registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. It is a federation of state cricket associations and the state associations choose their representatives who in turn elect the BCCI chief. Its headquarter is at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Grant Govan was its first president and Anthony de Mello was its first secretary. The Indian cricket team toured England in 1932.
The first official Test is considered to have begun on March 15, 1877, and it witnessed England and Australian teams go head-to-head at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The contest finished on 19 March with the Aussies winning by 45 runs. The first ODI was played on 5 January 1971 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. When the first three days of the third Test were washed out officials decided to abandon the match and instead, play a one-off one-day game consisting of 40 eight-ball overs per side.
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Types Of Cricket Matches
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Test Cricket
Test cricket is the highest standard of first class cricket. A Test match is an international fixture between team representing those countries that are full member of The International Cricket Council.
Men’s Test cricket is deemed to have begun with two matches between Australia and England in 1876-77 Australian season. Subsequently, eight other national teams have achieved Test status. Australia (1977), England(1977), South Africa (1889), West Indies (1928), New Zealand (1929), India (1932), Pakistan (1952), Sri Lanka (1982), Zimbabwe (1992), Bangladesh (2000), Ireland (2018) and Afghanistan (2018) are the men’s cricket test match playing teams in the world.
One Day Match
Standard limited overs cricket was introduced in England in the 1963 season as a first-class knockout cup contested by county clubs. The first Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1975 and West Indies became the first World Cup winners after defeating Australia by 17 runs in the final at Lord’s. It was a 60 overs per side cricket competition.
The 50-over ODI format per side came into practice in Australia from 1979-80 with colorful clothing and day/night matches. From that season most teams began to follow the 50-over format except for England, which continued to play 55-over ODIs at home until 1995.
The rule of 50 overs per side in World Cup match was introduced in the 1987 Cricket World Cup. Australia became the first 50 overs per side World Cup winners after beating England by 7 runs in the final in Calcutta.
Permanent ODI Status and Debut Match Date Within Bracket
1. Australia (5 January 1971)
2. England (5 January 1971)
3. New Zealand (11 February 1973)
4. Pakistan (11 February 1973)
5. West Indies (5 September 1973)
6. India (13 July 1974)
7. Sri Lanka (13 February 1982)
8. South Africa (10 November 1991)
9. Zimbabwe (25 October 1992)
10. Bangladesh (10 October 1997)
11. Afghanistan (5 December 2017)
12. Ireland (5 December 2017)
Twenty20 Format
Twenty20 is a newer version of limited overs which usually aims to complete the match within about three hours in the evening session. The original idea, when the concept was introduced in England in 2003, was to provide workers with evening entertainment. It was commercially successful and has been adopted internationally.
The first ICC World Twenty20 was played in 2007 in South Africa in which India won the final by five runs against Pakistan.
