Cricket.

... History Cricket is generally considered to be the national game of England. Other countries in which it is popular include Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and the West Indies. The rules that govern the game all over the world are those drawn up by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) of London in about 1788, as subsequently revised. The most interesting contests include the annual series of international Test matches (played between national teams). The game was introduced into the American colonies in the mid-18th century but never achieved widespread popularity in the United States. The first women's cricket match was played in 1745. In 1958 the International Women's Cricket Council, located in Christchurch, New Zealand, was formed. Facts about cricket Cricket is an outdoor game played with a ball and bat. There are two teams of 11 players each. The cricket ball weighs from about 5.5 to

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