Cricket General Knowledge

Overview of Cricket

• Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each.
• It is the second-most popular sport in the world, behind football.
• It originated in England and spread across the British Commonwealth.

History of Cricket

• The earliest known reference to cricket dates back to the 16th century in England.
• The first international match between England and Canada took place in 1844.
• The first Test Match between Australia and England was held in 1877.

Formats of Cricket

• Cricket has multiple formats, including Test cricket, One-day internationals (ODIs), and twenty20 internationals.
• Each format has its own specific set of rules and regulations.

Famous Cricket Players

• Cricket has produced famous cricketers in different formats.

Cricket General Knowledge About World Cup

• The first Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England.
• The World Cup is held every four years.

World Cup Winners (ODI)

• A list of top teams that won the one-day international World Cup.

World Cup Winners (T20i)

• The first ever T20i World Cup was won by team India.
• England and the West Indies both dominated this format and won two titles each.

World Cup Batting and Bowling Records (ODI)

• Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in World Cup history.
• Glenn McGrath holds the record for the most wickets taken in the Cricket World Cup with 71 wickets.

Cricket Grounds

• Lord's Cricket ground in London is known as the "Home of Cricket" and has been hosting international cricket since 1884.
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia is one of the biggest cricket grounds in the world.
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata is India's oldest cricket ground and the most intimidating venue in the sport.
• The Oval, London is where the first ever Test match was held.