Cricket World

Cricket originated in England, with the earliest definite reference to the sport dating back to the late 16th century. It became the national sport of England by the 18th century.

Each cricket team has 11 players. The team batting sends two batsmen to the pitch at a time, while all 11 fielding players are on the field.

The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia. The name originated from a satirical obituary in 1882 that declared English cricket had 'died' after Australia's victory.

Brian Lara of the West Indies holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket with 400 not out against England in Antigua in 2004.

LBW stands for 'Leg Before Wicket.' It is a method of dismissal where the ball would have hit the stumps but was instead blocked by the batsman's leg or body.

The West Indies won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975, held in England. They defeated Australia in the final by 17 runs.

A century in cricket is when a batsman scores 100 or more runs in a single innings. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record with 100 international centuries.

Sir Donald Bradman of Australia had a Test batting average of 99.94, widely regarded as the greatest statistical achievement in any major sport. He needed just 4 runs in his final innings to average 100.

An over in cricket consists of 6 consecutive legal deliveries bowled by the same bowler. After each over, a different bowler bowls from the opposite end of the pitch.

T20 (Twenty20) is a shortened format of cricket where each team bats for a maximum of 20 overs. Matches typically last about 3 hours, making it the most fast-paced format.

A hat-trick in cricket is when a bowler takes a wicket with each of three consecutive deliveries. The term originated from the practice of awarding a hat to the bowler.

Lord's Cricket Ground in London is known as 'The Home of Cricket.' Founded in 1814 by Thomas Lord, it is the home of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Middlesex County Cricket Club.

Sachin Tendulkar of India is known as 'The Master Blaster.' He is the highest run scorer in both Test and ODI cricket and the only player to score 100 international centuries.

The three formats of international cricket are Test matches (5 days), One Day Internationals or ODIs (50 overs per side), and T20 Internationals (20 overs per side).

Australia has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups with six titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023). They are considered the most successful team in World Cup history.