Cricket is one of the more famous ball and bat games in the world. India is the current world champion, and their presence in this aged game is undeniable. In the west, baseball is the more famous, but cricket was actually the first ball and bat game, and it inspired the game of rounders, which is what gave rise to baseball and the two games are actually more similar than one may think. But they do have their differences too. But we digress. Cricket is a fun game, and below are some fun facts that you may or may not already know.
Cricket has been around for many centuries, and the earliest ever reference to the sport being played date back to as early as 1598, and that was in England. Owing to the long time the sport has been around, it has risen to be the second most popular sport in the world. More than half the countries in the world actively play the sport.
In regard to its relationship with baseball, cricket is played in a different kind of pitch with cricketers having more padded protection than baseball players. That’s probably because the cricket ball is a lot harder than that used in baseball.
Posted on December 30th, 2011 by kesh
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Cricket and baseball are the two most familiar bat-and-ball games we currently have. Though they exhibit some differences, like in the shape of the playing fields, the batting and the fielding, the two sports are similar in one way or another. One could even say they have a distant relationship. That said, it becomes easier to learn cricket if you are already familiar with baseball. The reverse is also true. So what exactly are some of these similarities?
For both cricket and baseball, one team makes points by making runs, and the other one tries to field the ball to prevent the other team from making a point/score. Even with the different kinds of fields, balls, and bats, the goal for both sports is the same. Both sports have innings. This happens when a specified number of bating players have been taken out, and roles are swapped. In both cricket and baseball, the batsmen play a dual function of attacking as well as defending. In cricket, the batsman tries to defend the wicket, which is the same case in baseball, only that it’s called the strikezone. These are only some of the similarities and the list is actually much longer than this.
Posted on November 30th, 2011 by kesh
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Nowadays, the problem of obesity is commonly seen all around the world, especially in children. Cricket is proved as an excellent and helpful game for the children who suffer from obesity. It not only helps in physical exercise, but it also helps in establishing qualities of sportsmanship, respecting the other players and the game, etc. Cricket training builds the fitness and a well maintained, disciplined body of the youngsters. How to get cricket into the daily schedule of the youngsters? Here are few ways:
Cricket in Schools:
Schools must start cricket training in their daily schedule apart from the games of football and rugby. Schools must not only teach but also encourage the game of cricket.
Awards for Cricket:
Awards or mementoes should be given by the schools to the children who actually participate in the activities related to the presentation of cricket. This will encourage more and more children to participate in playing cricket.
Clubs for Cricket:
Cricket clubs should be introduced in all areas by the communities. By this method, the people will understand how important it is to play. Hence, there will be a great enrollment in this game. Cricket clubs should promote cricket in youngsters to absorb more children in this game.
Financial Help:
The equipments required for cricket are very expensive. Thus, it is not possible for all to buy them. Clubs should provide help by buying the sports kits by raising funds.
All these ways will help in making the game of cricket popular and absorb a good number of people in the sport.
Posted on October 30th, 2011 by kesh
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Cricket is an excellent form of sport especially for dealing with obesity which is nowadays very common among children. Apart from physical exercise, it helps in developing other qualities like ambition, sportsmanship, teamwork and respect for competitors and opposition team. This training instils discipline and fitness in the younger generation. However, getting cricket into children’s psyche is a question. Here are some tips that can help-
Promoting Cricket in Schools
Schools must encourage cricket apart from rugby and football as part of their summer sports campaign. Schools teach cricket but do not encourage them like other sports.
Cricket Trophy
Ensure that there are cricket trophies presented to all the children in cricket presentation events. It is not necessary that it must be a trophy. It can also be a small memento. This way, the children will feel acknowledged and get encouraged in participating.
Cricket clubs
Communities in different areas must introduce cricket clubs. This will make people feel that cricket is for everyone. It also helps in developing self-esteem of children. Cricket promotion in youth clubs and schools will help in absorbing youngsters into the game.
Financial Support
The cricket equipments are costly and difficult to afford for all. Clubs can provide support by buying equipments and organizing fund raising events.
All these will help in popularizing cricket and absorbing more people into the sport.
Posted on October 1st, 2011 by kesh
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Cricket is no doubt, one of the most popular sports which is played and watched by millions and billions of people today. You can also say that the game of cricket has become like a religion in many countries. Not only that cricket is so popular, but so are its players. Sir Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar and many other star players are worshipped like anything. As there are changes in every sector of the world today, the area of cricket is not behind. After winning the World Cup this year, India became the No.1 team in the world. It not only maintained this record for a period of time, but many Indian players broke many world records in this year.
However, until recently, during the Test Series, which are going on this month in England, the score cards went for a toss. India not only lost to England in the 3 test Series, but also lost its No. 1 position in the cricket world ranking. India has to work very hard to come back to its former position again.
The latest news report that BCCI is planning to host some big teams like England and Australia for 7 ODIs, 4 Tests and 1 International T20 match, which are slated between this year in October till the end of October, 2013. This gives cricket fans something to look forward, definitely.
Posted on August 29th, 2011 by kesh
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As we all know cricket is the most popular game amongst all other games. Every person as a child starts playing cricket at a very young age. Cricket is loved and liked by all genders. Cricket is a game of a bat and a ball with 11 players in each team. The bowler delivers a bowl to the batsman who is on strike at other end. Cricket match creates eagerness, curiosity amongst people about who will be the winning team. Cricket was originated and first played in England in the 16th century.
Later it expanded across the globe. Nowadays whenever there is a live telecast of the match shown on television people just stick to their television set. Cricket match has given lot of fame to the players especially good bowlers, batsman for setting the world records. Cricket players earn lot of money by playing well in different matches which gives them fame and money.
The competition is really tough in the game and the expectation of the audience sometimes gives stress to the players on the field whereas sometimes viewers cheer them up to reach the targets. Cricket is a game where nothing is certain and things change till the last bowl.
Posted on July 31st, 2011 by kesh
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Cricket is an entertainment game and which basically played between the two teams of eleven members each. In beginning of seventeenth century the cricket was played by the adults. In 1990 they announced six balls over and the Australian teams really tried an eight ball over at the time but they never succeeded. The first time England country teams have started playing at restricted over. Cricket is heart beat game for all people and it is major makes us feels about our country. The cricket has been loved forever by entire country. The Cricket makes crazy and citizens go to extreme level because of the deep love and commitment they have towards the game.
The cricket fans get the happiness when their country wins cannot be uttered in words. You are praying your support team when your support team is playing cricket so it makes more interesting. The cricket game which telecasting to us very minute and clear, so only the cricket is so much famous in the entire world. If we have won or lost we feel totally involved in the game. If we have won it will give full satisfaction and happy because of love the cricket. So it is very interesting and entertainment game.
Posted on June 30th, 2011 by kesh
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Sports are not only good sources of entertainment and physical workouts; sports are a source of livelihood for many people. You can also become a pro player by taking up cricket training.
If Cricket is your sport of choice you can be able to make a career out of it by putting in the work. It all begins with training and mastering the sport. Contrary to what most people think, the ability to play sports professionally is not inborn but it is acquired. The best sports players are people who have trained adequately and mastered how to effectively play their respective sports. You can join the list of cricket pro players by tacking up professional training.
The internet is the best place to begin your search for professional cricket training classes. It is advisable to localize the search to your particular location and the budget you have at hand. Professional sports training take a lot time and money. It is wise to plan well in advance and make sure that you are dedicated to the training. You might as well have to quit your day time job to cope with the strict schedules that come with professional sports training. The money spent should not be a big deal if playing pro cricket is truly your dream.
Posted on June 3rd, 2011 by kesh
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Cricket is a team game, which has evolved over the years to become one of the more respectable sports in the world. With history pointing the 16th century as the year it was supposedly born, the sport has made its way into many countries of the world, and become a sport with national importance in some of them.
There are many variations in the sport, through the concept of the game is the same- there is a team that bats and aims at making as many runs as possible, and there is the other team which bowls and fields, in an attempt to limit the number of scores made by the aforementioned team. Variations arise when it comes to the size of the playing field, the length of time that the game is allowed to go on for, and in some cases, in the number of players.
Over the many years that cricket has been around, it has undergone some evolution to make it much better and much safer. Better cricket bats and cricket balls are used, and better protective gear is availed as well. Though there are obvious differences, the game of cricket is comparable to that of baseball.
Posted on May 4th, 2011 by kesh
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One of the most important phases of cricket is bowling. Generally people are more inclined towards the batting category of the game but it is to be remembered that the latter is possible only if there is someone credible to bowl at you. There are a few things that a person must keep in mind in order to make sure that he is a good bowler.
The first and the foremost thing is the action. Chucking is something that the international cricket board is strictly against and hence a person must make sure that he has the right action that do not violate any rule. The next thing to be noted about ones action is whether it suits their body features and should make sure that it doesn’t allow them to take any extra effort or so.
The next important thing is the line and length at which the person pitches the bowl. No matter what kind of a bowler the person is pitching the ball at the right spot can make the life of a batsman a living hell. Also speed of the ball is something that a person should keep in mind. Bowling the same speed over and over again can help a batsman analyze ones ball effectively.
Thus keeping all these facts in mind can really help a person provide the complete entertainment that this game of cricket promises to provide. Also these tips can be learnt by mobile gaming where the same things are done virtually.
Posted on March 31st, 2011 by kesh
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