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  1. Cricket | Definition, Origin, History, Equipment, Gameplay, Rules ...

    5 days ago · Cricket, England’s national summer sport, is now played throughout the world, particularly in Australia, India, Pakistan, the West Indies, and the British Isles.

  2. Cricket - Batting, Bowling, Fielding | Britannica

    Oct 24, 2025 · Cricket - Batting, Bowling, Fielding: Cricket grounds vary in size from great arenas, such as the main playing area at Lord’s in London (5.5 acres [2.2 hectares]) and the even larger …

  3. cricket summary | Britannica

    cricket, (from Middle French criquet, “goal stake”) Game played by two teams with a ball and bat on a large field centring on two wickets. Each wicket is two sets of three sticks.

  4. Cricket - Rules, Teams, History | Britannica

    5 days ago · Cricket has been a unifying force in the Caribbean since the West Indies became the fourth Test-playing side in 1928. The islands have generally played other sports as independent countries, …

  5. cricket - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

    Cricket is an outdoor team sport played with a bat and ball. It developed in England. It is also very popular in places that England once ruled as colonies, such as…

  6. Ashes | Schedule, Results, Cricket, Trophy, Winners, Dates, Teams ...

    Nov 28, 2025 · Cricket is played with a bat and ball and involves two competing sides (teams) of 11 players. As there are 11 players on a team and 2 of them must be the bowler and wicketkeeper, only …

  7. Cricket Portal | Britannica

    Cricket, England’s national summer sport, which is now played throughout the world, particularly in Australia, India, Pakistan, the West Indies, and the British Isles.

  8. Twenty20 cricket | History & Rules | Britannica

    4 days ago · Twenty20 cricket, truncated form of cricket that revolutionized the game when it was introduced in 2003 with rule changes that put a premium on hitting and scoring, gaining a new …

  9. Indian Premier League (IPL) | IPL, T20, Table, Matches, Score, 2025 ...

    Cricket is played with a bat and ball and involves two competing sides (teams) of 11 players. As there are 11 players on a team and 2 of them must be the bowler and wicketkeeper, only 9 other positions …

  10. What Is DRS in Cricket? - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Oct 30, 2025 · In cricket, “DRS” refers to the “ Decision Review System,” a set of technologies introduced in 2008 to help umpires and teams review disputed on-field umpire decisions.