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What do I need to know about cricket?
Cricket is played with a bat and ball and involves two competing sides (teams) of 11 players. The field is oval with a rectangular area in the middle, known as the pitch, that is 22 yards (20.12 metres) by 10 feet (3.04 metres) wide.
What are the important things in cricket?
Basic Cricket Skills and Exercises Good hand eye co-ordination. The ability to throw and catch a ball. Good batting and bowling technique. The ability to concentrate for sometimes long periods of time.
What should I eat before a cricket match?
Pre-game hydration is important to ensure cricketers begin the match fully hydrated….Suitable options include:
- Wholegrain lean meat and salad sandwich/wrap.
- Greek yoghurt with blueberries and muesli.
- Homemade lean meat burgers with salad.
- Chicken and vegetable stir-fry on rice or noodles.
Where should I sit to watch cricket?
The best place to sit to watch cricket is in line with the pitch, so you can see the line of the ball as it moves from the bowler’s hand towards the batsman. Since bowlers switch ends every over, there are two opposite ends of the ground where keen spectators like to sit.
How is cricket played in India?
Cricket is played between two teams of 11 players on each side. Matches are officiated over by two umpires. Their decisions in the game are final. Similar to baseball, one team will bat while the other takes the field. The aim of the game is to score more runs than the opposition.
How many players are on the field during a cricket match?
During normal play, thirteen players and two umpires are on the field. Two of the players are batsmen and the rest are all eleven members of the fielding team. The other nine players in the batting team are off the field in the pavilion.
How are matches officiated in cricket?
Matches are officiated over by two umpires. Their decisions in the game are final. Like all great world sports, cricket is a very simple game when you break it down. One player will throw a ball while another tries to hit it. However, like all sports, there are a set of rules to play by that you must learn.
How do I prepare for a cricket match?
After getting your routine in order and eating right, it’s finally time to start your final countdown to the match: The qualifying laps of cricket. That begins with the general part of your warm up, which is a warm up for both body and mind.