Description
Description

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams, usually of eleven players each. It involves batting, bowling, and fielding. The game is played on a circular field with a rectangular 22-yard long pitch at the center. One team bats, attempting to score runs, while the other bowls and fields, trying to restrict runs and dismiss the batters. Skills involved include batting technique, precision in bowling, strategic field placements, and agility in fielding. A run is scored when a batter hits the ball and runs to the opposite end of the pitch. Cricket matches vary in format, ranging from Test matches (lasting up to five days) to One Day Internationals and the fast-paced Twenty20 (T20) format.

Prominent cricket-playing nations include England, Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and the West Indies. Major leagues and tournaments include the Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, and the ICC Cricket World Cup.

History
History

Cricket originated in England as far back as the 16th century. It began as a children's game but grew in popularity, becoming an established adult sport by the 18th century. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in London, founded in 1787, played a key role in standardizing cricket rules. The sport gradually spread through the British Empire, notably to Australia, India, and the West Indies. Initially, matches lasted several days, leading to the development of Test cricket.

Over time, shorter formats like One Day Internationals and Twenty20 (T20) emerged, adapting the game to modern audience preferences. The introduction of professional leagues and international tournaments has seen cricket evolve into a globally popular sport with a rich tradition.

Future
Future

Cricket is continuously evolving to meet the changing tastes of audiences and players. The rise of the fast-paced Twenty20 (T20) format, exemplified by leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Big Bash League (BBL), indicates a shift towards shorter, more dynamic games. Technological advancements in broadcasting and analytics are enhancing the viewer experience and player performance.

We're also seeing a growing emphasis on women's cricket, with increasing investment and popularity. Global expansion is evident, with more countries participating in international cricket. These trends suggest cricket will become more inclusive, technologically advanced, and globally diverse, appealing to a broader audience and ensuring its continued growth and relevance in the sporting world.

Common Questions
Common Questions
When was cricket invented?

Cricket is an English sport that has been played since the late 16th century and became the nation's sport in the 18th century. Globally the sport taking becoming well known in the 19th century and become the 2nd most popular sport behind soccer.

How do you play cricket?

Cricket is played with a bat and a ball on a large oval field with two teams of 11 players. The goal is to score runs when the bowler pitches the ball to the striker and hopes to score a run before he gets out by the fielding team.

What is an over in cricket?

An over is six consecutive valid balls that are pitched by the bowler from one end of the pitch to the player (striker) on the other end of the pitch. This is usually done by the same bowler.

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6’2” | 1.88 m
September 21, 1979
Chris Gayle
188.000
1979.00
56000
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Chris Gayle
2.8”-2.86” | 7.1-7.26 cm (Diameter)
5.5-5.75 oz | 156-163 g
Cricket Ball
7.260
0.164
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4.25” | 10.8 cm
2.64” | 67 mm
33.5”-34.375” | 85.1-87.3 cm; 38” | 96.5 cm (Max)
2.63–3 lb | 1.19-1.36 kg
Cricket Bat
10.800
6.700
96.500
1.360
9400
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450’-500’ | 137-152 m (Diameter)
450’-500’ | 137-152 m (Diameter)
159,043-196,350 ft² | 14,775-18,242 m²
Cricket Ground
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10’ | 3.05 m (Central Strip)
66’ (22 yd) | 20.12 m (Wicket to Wicket)
660 ft² | 61.3 m²
Cricket Pitch
305.000
2012.000
61.30
900
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28” | 71.12 cm
9” | 22.86 cm
1.375”-1.5” | 34.9-38.1 mm (Stump Diameter)
Cricket Wicket
71.120
22.860
3.810
600
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6’0” | 1.83 m
January 6, 1959
Kapil Dev
183.000
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Kapil Dev
5’9” | 1.75 m
July 7, 1981
MS Dhoni
175.000
1981.00
68000
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MS Dhoni
5’10” | 1.78 m
January 11, 1973
Rahul Dravid
178.000
1973.00
101000
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Rahul Dravid
5’5” | 1.65 m
April 24, 1973
Sachin Tendulkar
165.000
1973.00
314000
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Sachin Tendulkar
5’11” | 1.80 m
March 1, 1975
Shahid Afridi
180.000
1975.00
110000
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Shahid Afridi
6’0” | 1.83 m
September 13, 1969
Shane Warne
183.000
1969.00
71000
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Shane Warne
5’9” | 1.75 m
November 5, 1988
Virat Kohli
175.000
1988.00
868000
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Virat Kohli
6’4” | 1.93 m
June 3, 1966
Wasim Akram
193.000
1966.00
60000
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Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram
Group of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Wasim Akram with other related cricket players

Wasim Akram is respected as among architects and proponents of reverse swing bowling during his reign as Pakistan's cricketer and national cricket team captain. Currently, he is a Pakistan cricket commentator and coach. Wasim was once the finest bowler in cricket history, hence called "Sultan of Swing" as his bowl had a robust pace considering he was left-handed. Wasim brags being a record holder in A-List cricket for most wickets plus speed and hostility in bowling, excellent control of the line and length, and for his seam and swing bowling skills. He was admitted into the famous International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame besides being given the Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the Pakistan government for his cricket achievements.

Wasim Akram has a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Drawings of Wasim Akram in a range of cricket positions labeled with overall height
Wasim Akram is respected as among architects and proponents of reverse swing bowling during his reign as Pakistan's cricketer and national cricket team captain. Currently, he is a Pakistan cricket commentator and coach. Wasim was once the finest bowler in cricket history, called "Sultan of Swing."

Wasim Akram has a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Drawings of Wasim Akram in a range of cricket positions labeled with overall height
Wasim Akram
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Nationality: Pakistan

Years Active: 1984-2003

Birthday
June 3, 1966

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Wasim Akram standing, cricket (various)

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Cricket Wicket
Dimensioned front elevation drawing of a Cricket Wicket with a batter for scale

The Cricket Wicket refers to the three stumps composed of wood, secured into the ground and spaced such that a cricket ball would not pass through them. The stumps form the wicket with their top having two pieces of wood called bails. In a cricket game, two wickets opposite each other are planted at the center of the ground. The bowler attacks the stumps while a batsman defends. These three vertical posts hold the bails and are divided into off stump, middle stump, and leg stump. Stumping or being stumped or taking a wicket means to dismiss a batsman. Stumps can also be a term used to end the day's play.

Cricket Wickets have a stump height of 28” (71.12 cm) and width of 9” (22.86 cm). The three stumps of the wicket have diameters between 1.375”-1.5” (34.9-38.1 mm). The pair of bails set on top of the stumps have lengths of 4.375” (111.13 mm) with a maximum height above the stump of .5” (12.7 mm).

Collection of measured elevation and plan drawings of a Cricket Wicket labeled with height, width, depth, and details
The Cricket Wicket refers to the three stumps composed of wood, secured into the ground and spaced such that a cricket ball would not pass through them. The stumps form the wicket with their top having two pieces of wood called bails. In a cricket game, two wickets are placed opposite the pitch.

Cricket Wickets have a stump height of 28” (71.12 cm) and width of 9” (22.86 cm). The three stumps of the wicket have diameters between 1.375”-1.5” (34.9-38.1 mm). The pair of bails set on top of the stumps have lengths of 4.375” (111.13 mm) with a maximum height above the stump of .5” (12.7 mm).

Collection of measured elevation and plan drawings of a Cricket Wicket labeled with height, width, depth, and details
Cricket Wicket
Height:
28” | 71.12 cm
Width:
9” | 22.86 cm
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1.375”-1.5” | 34.9-38.1 mm (Stump Diameter)
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Bail Height: .5” | 12.7 mm (max above stump)
Bail Length: 4.375” | 111.13 mm
Barrel Length: 2.125” | 53.98 mm
Long Spigot: 1.375” | 34.93 mm
Short Spigot: .8125” | 20.64 mm
Materials: Wooden stumps and bails

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Cricket Wicket front elevation, side, top, front (players)

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Chris Gayle
Scaled height comparison illustration of Chris Gayle in relation to other cricket players

Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle was the captain of West Indies in international cricket games. He is famous for being West Indies' most capped player in international cricket, in Twenty20 (T20) as the greatest batsmen, for pulling off a triplet of centuries, comprising a hundred in Twenty20 International (T20Is), double hundred in One Day International (ODIs), and triple hundred in Test cricket. Gayle's small stature did not inhibit him from impressing in the field, gaining fame for his characteristic hitting and timing. He is also the first cricketer among those who have scored centuries in all compositions of cricket. He has scored two T20I centuries, twenty-five ODIs, and fifteen Tests.

Chris Gayle has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

Group of drawings of Chris Gayle in a range of cricket positions labeled with overall height
Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle was the captain of West Indies in international cricket games. He is famous for being West Indies' most capped player in international cricket. His small stature did not inhibit him from impressing in the field, gaining fame for his hitting and timing.

Chris Gayle has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

Group of drawings of Chris Gayle in a range of cricket positions labeled with overall height
Chris Gayle
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Nationality: Jamaica

Years Active: 1998-2019

Birthday
September 21, 1979

Drawings include:
Chris Gayle standing, cricket (various)

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Cricket Ball
Scaled comparison drawings of the Cricket Ball and other sports balls

The Cricket Ball is a ball for playing cricket, usually very solid. Its manufacture is regulated at the high-level by cricket laws to avoid manipulation. The ball is made of leather covering a cork core wrapped with strings, and its trajectory will depend on how the bowler strikes it through the air. The cricket ball has traditionally been red in all Test cricket while white in one-day cricket matches, though training and informal cricket matches use red, white, or pink balls. Cricket balls are hit with lots of force such that it alters the properties of the ball, which can influence the result of a match.

Cricket Balls have a diameter between 2.8”-2.86” (7.1-7.26 cm) and circumference from 8.81”-9” (224-229 mm). The mass of a Cricket Ball is between 5.5-5.75 oz (156-163 g).

Drawing of a Cricket Ball showing dimensioned analysis of the diameter and circumference
The Cricket Ball is a ball for playing cricket, usually very solid. Its manufacture is regulated at the high-level by cricket laws to avoid manipulation. The ball is made of leather covering a cork core wrapped with strings, and its trajectory will depend on how the bowler strikes it through the air

Cricket Balls have a diameter between 2.8”-2.86” (7.1-7.26 cm) and circumference from 8.81”-9” (224-229 mm). The mass of a Cricket Ball is between 5.5-5.75 oz (156-163 g).

Drawing of a Cricket Ball showing dimensioned analysis of the diameter and circumference
Cricket Ball
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2.8”-2.86” | 7.1-7.26 cm (Diameter)
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5.5-5.75 oz | 156-163 g
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Circumference: 8.81”-9” | 224-229 mm

Materials: Cork core; leather exterior case
Surface: 6 stitches

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Cricket Ball Elevations (various)

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Group of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Mahendra Singh Dhoni with other related cricket players

India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni should be your best bet if you seek cricket captains with several accomplishments and trophies. Mahendra Singh Dhoni once captained Indian in a reduced capacity in Test cricket, winning the 2007 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20, two Asia Cups, ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, and ICC Championship Trophy in 2013 and being the best wicket-keeper batsman. His accomplishments include being a double ICC One Day International (ODI) Player of the Year, and receiving awards like the Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. He owns several captaincy records compared to other Indian captains in both ODI and Twenty20 International (T20Is), comprising three ICC limited-overs trophies.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m).

Drawings of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a range of cricket positions labeled with overall height
India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni should be your best bet if you seek cricket captains with several accomplishments and trophies. Mahendra Singh Dhoni once captained Indian in a reduced capacity in Test cricket, winning the 2007 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20, two Asia Cups, and more.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m).

Drawings of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a range of cricket positions labeled with overall height
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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Nationality: India

Years Active: 2004-2019

Birthday
July 7, 1981

Drawings include:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni standing, cricket (various)

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