subject: Open The Book Of Cricket [print this page] Cricket was first introduced in southern England in 16th century, and later on in 18th century it was developed into national sport of England. The growth of cricket indicated a numerous references in the south-east of England. It has become an organised activity by the end of this century and being played for high stakes. The Restoration in 1660 was followed by the first professionals appeared in this year. The first international matches were held in the mid of 19th century and was played overseas by the expansion of the British Empire. The ICC consists of 10 full members which are the game governing body.
Cricket is played mainly in Southern Africa, The Indian subcontinent, Australia, West Indies and England. The International council (ICC) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) not only maintain the Law of Cricket but also for Test matches and One Day Internationals are maintained by them with additional Standard Playing Conditions. Cricket is game where the players are abide by the Spirit of the Game
Cricket is game played between two teams which consist of 11 players on the field; its a bat and- ball game. This is an Outdoor game which is played at the centre of the ground on a rectangular 22- yard long pitch. One team bats, and tries to score runs as many as possible, whereas the other team bowls and fields and they try to dismiss the batsmen avoiding them to score more runs. Striking batsman hits the ball with his bat and scores the runs by running to the opposite end of the pitch and touches the crease without getting dismissed. Limited overs are given which is similar for both the teams, over means a set of six bowls after six balls being bowled it sets an end of one over. The Overall performance of the batting team is called Innings sometimes an individuals performance or contribution in the match is also described as an Innings.
As Cricket is most popular game in India, maximum population has a great interest in it. People have craze for this game and also for the players. They try to gain more and more information about their favourite cricketers such as their likes, lifestyles, interest etc. In India cricket is not only just a game it is virtually a religion. In previous period childrens were not encourage to put up their careers in sports by their parents but now as the vision of them is changing they want their kids to make their future in sports they like. A sport like cricket not only gives a good career and health but also lot of fame, name and money.
Playing cricket benefits a person with a fit body and health. Batting is a good exercise and strengthens the body muscles of your arms, hands, shoulders and forearms. Fielding not only increases the stamina of the player but also expands the muscles of lower edges; this action raises the vital capacity of the lungs for better oxygenation and improves the functioning of heart and blood circulation. Bowling boosts the full assortment of movements from upper to lower extremities.
