History of Cricket and Gameplay Rules
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In which century did cricket originate in England?

  • 16th century (correct)
  • 17th century
  • 15th century
  • 18th century

    • What is the objective of the game of cricket?

  • To score points by carrying the ball across a line
  • To score points by throwing the ball into a hoop
  • To score runs by hitting the ball with a bat and running between wickets (correct)
  • To score goals by kicking the ball into a net

    • How many players are there in each team in a cricket match?

  • 11 players (correct)
  • 15 players
  • 10 players
  • 12 players

    • What is the name of the historic Test series between England and Australia?

    <p>The Ashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortest format of cricket?

    <p>Twenty20 (T20)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a wicket-keeper in cricket?

    <p>To stand behind the wickets and catch the ball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the premier international cricket tournament?

    <p>The World Cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the popular T20 league in India?

    <p>The IPL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the three vertical stumps and two horizontal stumps in cricket?

    <p>Wickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the material used to make the core of a cricket ball?

    <p>Cork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cricket

    History of Cricket

    • Originated in England in the 16th century
    • First recorded match in 1598
    • Became popular in the 18th century
    • First international match in 1877 between England and Australia

    Rules and Gameplay

    • Played by two teams with 11 players each
    • Objective: score runs by hitting the ball with a bat and running between wickets
    • Game divided into innings, with each team taking turns to bat and bowl
    • Bowler delivers the ball, batsman attempts to score runs
    • Wickets: three vertical stumps and two horizontal stumps, knocked down to get a batsman out

    Types of Cricket

    • Test Cricket: longest format, games last up to five days
    • One-Day Internationals (ODIs): limited to 50 overs per team, games last around 8 hours
    • Twenty20 (T20): shortest format, games last around 3 hours

    Positions and Roles

    • Batsmen: score runs
    • Bowlers: deliver the ball
    • Wicket-keeper: stands behind the wickets, catches and stumps the ball
    • Fielders: field the ball and get batsmen out
    • International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup: premier international tournament
    • Indian Premier League (IPL): popular T20 league
    • The Ashes: historic Test series between England and Australia

    Cricket Equipment

    • Bat: flat, wooden or metal instrument used to hit the ball
    • Ball: hard, leather-covered ball with a cork core
    • Wicket: three vertical stumps and two horizontal stumps
    • Protective gear: helmet, pads, gloves, and other safety equipment worn by batsmen and wicket-keepers

    Cricket

    History of Cricket

    • Originated in 16th century England
    • First recorded match in 1598
    • Became popular in 18th century
    • First international match in 1877 between England and Australia

    Rules and Gameplay

    • Two teams with 11 players each
    • Objective: score runs by hitting the ball with a bat and running between wickets
    • Game divided into innings, with each team taking turns to bat and bowl
    • Bowler delivers the ball, batsman attempts to score runs
    • Wickets consist of three vertical stumps and two horizontal stumps, knocked down to get a batsman out

    Types of Cricket

    • Test Cricket: longest format, games last up to five days
    • One-Day Internationals (ODIs): limited to 50 overs per team, games last around 8 hours
    • Twenty20 (T20): shortest format, games last around 3 hours

    Positions and Roles

    • Batsmen: score runs
    • Bowlers: deliver the ball
    • Wicket-keeper: stands behind the wickets, catches and stumps the ball
    • Fielders: field the ball and get batsmen out
    • International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup: premier international tournament
    • Indian Premier League (IPL): popular T20 league
    • The Ashes: historic Test series between England and Australia

    Cricket Equipment

    • Bat: flat, wooden or metal instrument used to hit the ball
    • Ball: hard, leather-covered ball with a cork core
    • Wicket: three vertical stumps and two horizontal stumps
    • Protective gear: helmet, pads, gloves, and other safety equipment worn by batsmen and wicket-keepers

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