Cricket

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A Brief History of the Sport

Cricket is a sport invented in the 16th century in Great Britain. It is the second most popular sport in the world next to soccer. It's a bat and ball game. The rules of the game were very different back when it was first played. Cricket is a complex game that has developed over the generations. For example, the players didn't wear any protective equipment back then. The protective equipment have also developed and become more comfortable as well as safe.

Click here to visit a website that explains the history class of the sport.



Click here to visit a website that explains the complex Soliddefense rules of the sport.



Click here to view a website which shows the different gnbat types of equipment required in cricket.

Teams that play Cricket

  1. Australia
  2. India
  3. South Africa
  4. England
  5. New Zealand
  6. Sri Lanka
  7. West Indies
  8. Pakistan
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Tournaments That Take Place

  1. ICC Cricket World Cup
  2. ICC T20 World Cup
  3. ICC Champions Trophy
  4. U-19 World Cup
  5. Indian Premier League
  6. Big Bash League
  7. Carribean Premier League
  8. Bangladesh Premier League
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