It is played between teams that consists of eleven players, on a field that is oval in shape. From the center of the field to the boundary measures 250 feet.
To see the playing fields in West Indies click here. As in the American sport of baseball the object of the game is to get the other team out as quickly as possible at the same time trying to score more runs than they do, unlike the game of baseball all eleven players get their turn to bat before the other team gets a chance.
There are rules to each sport and cricket is no exception, you can get a basic idea of what the rules are by clicking here.
All the equipment needed by the fielding team is a good pair of hands and the ability and the agility to move around in the filed as quickly as possible, the only person who needs extra equipment on the fielding team is the wicketkeeper. He is attired in a pair of pads strapped on to his legs, from his ankle to just above his knee, he also has on a large pair of gloves. The only other equipment that is on the playing field are the wickets, six stumps, three each placed at a distance of about 66 feet apart. The batting strip is about four feet wide. The batting team each member has to be properly attired, a pair of pads, a pair of batting gloves, a helmet, a face mask and of course a bat
The game is played in many countries at different levels, played in parks, on the streets, and in huge stadiums. There is nothing greater than a loyal cricket fan, especially when it comes to international cricket matches between his country and another, these contests are called Test matches, played for the glory of one's country.
Even the genteel women now indulge themselves in playing this game, their clubs are affiliated to the established clubs throughout the cricket playing world. They are accepted in men's clubs, here in this game they have broken through the male/ female barrier co-mingle but do not play in the same game with the men. They are just as knowledgeable in this game as the men. The reason for that is in the majority of the commonwealth countries women take part in all sport alongside the men. They attend the games and also play them and know the rules just as well.
The game of cricket has gone through many changes through the years, instead of the clothing being all white, now they wear colors, the game which started of as a game played in daylight is now being played at night, the color of the ball which was red has been changed to accommodate the night game, and the biggest change is all the padding the team players use when it is their turn to bat. The game is truly now a spectator sport, more entertaining and because they have added limited over games that have to be completed in one day (8hours), or games limited to two days, these games must have a winner there are no ties, the spectators enjoy themselves are great deal because they are entertained.
To enjoy this game you must be a participant, join a club or a team that plays games on weekends, there are teams for all ages and the results are the same, the thrill you get from being a part of a team and being involved in the game is something that you will remember for a very long time. This game keeps you mentally alert and physically fit at the same time. You can have your own equipments which you can get from here. Or be a team member and have the use of all the team equipment. The only thing that you cannot provide is the playing field. In this sport everyone contributes so that you feel that you belong to part of an entertainment group
Following are some beautiful cricket grounds from the world.
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