Cricket is a team sport where players on a field take turns to bat and bowl, and attempt to score runs. Cricket began as a Children’s game in the mid 14th century England in forest or sheep clearings. Two teams of 11 players attempt to hit a ball around an oval cricket ground, and run to one or past all three stumps to score a run. When not batting, teams attempt to catch and throw the ball at a stump before an opposing player can reach it or run home. Cricket is also similar to other sports like baseball and squash.

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
GUIDE
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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
3600
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Cricket BallView of a Cricket Ball in 3D available for downloadView of a Cricket Ball in 3D available for download
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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Cricket BatPerspective view of a 3D model of a Cricket BatPerspective view of a 3D model of a Cricket Bat
450’-500’ | 137-152 m (Diameter)
450’-500’ | 137-152 m (Diameter)
159,043-196,350 ft² | 14,775-18,242 m²
Cricket Ground
15200.000
15200.000
18242.00
1200
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Cricket GroundPerspective view of a 3D model of a Cricket GroundPerspective view of a 3D model of a Cricket Ground
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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Cricket Pitch3D model of a Cricket Pitch viewed in perspective3D model of a Cricket Pitch viewed in perspective
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
1959.00
66000
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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
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

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Cricket Ground
Scaled illustration of a Cricket Ground compared to other sports fields

A Cricket Ground is a large circular playing field of grass that is not always defined in size. The field is defined by three main areas of play; the outfield and infield are the two largest, and are divided by a circular line. At the center is the close infield is a square or rectangular area called the cricket pitch that is divided from the infield by a series of dots or another white line. Two lines called creases are painted along the pitch, and help determine whether a pitch or hit is within the playing rules of the game.

Cricket Grounds have an overall diameter of between 450’-500’ (137-152 m) for a total area of 159,043-196,350 ft² (14,775-18,242 m²). The cricket pitch is located at the center of the ground surrounded by an infield with a radius of 90’ (27.4 m) from the center of each wicket.

Dimensioned plan drawing of a Cricket Ground measured with overall diameter and the radius of the infield
A Cricket Ground is a large circular playing field of grass that is not always defined in size. The field is defined by three main areas of play; the outfield and infield are the two largest, and are divided by a circular line. At the center is the close infield is the Cricket Pitch.

Cricket Grounds have an overall diameter of between 450’-500’ (137-152 m) for a total area of 159,043-196,350 ft² (14,775-18,242 m²). The cricket pitch is located at the center of the ground surrounded by an infield with a radius of 90’ (27.4 m) from the center of each wicket.

Dimensioned plan drawing of a Cricket Ground measured with overall diameter and the radius of the infield
Cricket Ground
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450’-500’ | 137-152 m (Diameter)
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450’-500’ | 137-152 m (Diameter)
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159,043-196,350 ft² | 14,775-18,242 m²

Infield Radius: 90’ (30 yd) | 27.4 m
Cricket Pitch: 66’ x 10’ | 20.12 x 3.05 m
Surface Materials: Natural or artificial turf

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Cricket Bat
Scaled comparison drawings of the Cricket Bat and other sports equipment

The Cricket Bat is a piece of sports equipment used in Cricket batsmen. The cricket bat is commonly made in India and Pakistan, featuring a flat-fronted willow-wood blade fixed to a cane handle. When new, it is knocked on old cricket balls in what they call "knocking-in" to allow the delicate fiber to hit a new cricket ball without damage to the bat. For maintenance and preparation, treat the cricket bat with linseed oil. Today, cricket bats are available in different sizes, including children's sizes, youth sizes, and adult sizes.

Cricket Bats have a length of common length of 33.5”-34.375” (85.1-87.3 cm), maximum of length of 38” (96.5 cm), width of 4.25” (10.8 cm), and depth of 2.64” (67 mm). The weight of a Cricket Bat is 2.63–3 lb (1.19-1.36 kg).

Dimensioned elevation drawing of a Cricket Bat measured with length, width and depth
The Cricket Bat is a piece of sports equipment used in Cricket batsmen. The cricket bat is commonly made in India and Pakistan, featuring a flat-fronted willow-wood blade fixed to a cane handle. When new, it is knocked on old cricket balls to break-in the bat.

Cricket Bats have a length of common length of 33.5”-34.375” (85.1-87.3 cm), maximum of length of 38” (96.5 cm), width of 4.25” (10.8 cm), and depth of 2.64” (67 mm). The weight of a Cricket Bat is 2.63–3 lb (1.19-1.36 kg).

Dimensioned elevation drawing of a Cricket Bat measured with length, width and depth
Cricket Bat
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4.25” | 10.8 cm
Length:
33.5”-34.375” | 85.1-87.3 cm; 38” | 96.5 cm (Max)
Depth:
2.64” | 67 mm
Weight:
2.63–3 lb | 1.19-1.36 kg
Area:

Handle Length: 10”-12” | 25.4-30.5 cm

Head Height: 2.17” | 55 cm

Spine Thickness: 1.06” | 27 mm

Edge Thickness: 1.57” | 40 mm
Materials: Willow wood; rubber or fabric grip

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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
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Nationality: Pakistan

Years Active: 1984-2003

Birthday
June 3, 1966

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Virat Kohli
Height comparison diagram of Virat Kohli compared to other cricket players

Virat Kohli is probably the most decorated cricket player in his native home, India, and the international cricket arena. The captain's Indian's national cricket team and the Royal Challengers Bangalore club. Virat is hailed as the finest batsman alive and brags the best Test rating, One Day International (ODI) rating, and Twenty20 International (T20I) rating. Other victories of Virat include winning the 2009 under-19 world cup, 2011 World Cup, and being a two-time Man of the Tournament at the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20. He is also a two-time ICC Cricket of the Year, three-time ICC ODI Player of the Year, a one-time ICC Player of the Year, and a three-time Wisden Leading Cricketer alive. Besides, he also got the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards for his cricket accomplishments.

Virat Kohli has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m).

Set of illustrations of Virat Kohli in various cricket poses dimensioned with overall height
Virat Kohli is probably the most decorated cricket player in his native home, India, and the international cricket arena. The captain's Indian's national cricket team and the Royal Challengers Bangalore club. Virat is hailed as the finest batsman alive.

Virat Kohli has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m).

Set of illustrations of Virat Kohli in various cricket poses dimensioned with overall height
Virat Kohli
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Nationality: India

Years Active: 2008—

Birthday
November 5, 1988

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Virat Kohli standing, cricket (various)

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