Cricket is also one of the most-watched sports in the world. Cricket is a great game for those who know the rules and are willing to take the time to learn the techniques. 

It’s a game of skill, strategy, and tactics, making it a great way to spend time with friends and family. 

Cricket can also be played competitively, either in teams or as individuals. 

There are many different variations and formats to the game, allowing for a range of different levels of play.

Let’s understand some basics of cricket, including the objectives of cricket, the rules of cricket, and scoring in the game of cricket.

Basics Of The Game Of Cricket

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that originated in England in the 16th century. The game is played between two teams of 11 players each on a field at the center of which is a 20-meter (22-yard) rectangular pitch. At each end of the pitch, there is a wicket, which consists of three wooden stumps topped by two bails. 

The objective of the game of cricket is for one team to score more runs than the other. 

The batting team has one batsman at each end of the pitch, while the bowling team has one bowler at one end of the pitch and a wicketkeeper behind the wicket at the other end. The bowler bowls the ball to the batsman who uses the bat to hit it. 

The batting side scores runs by striking the ball bowled at the wicket with the bat, while the bowling and fielding side tries to prevent this and dismiss each player (so they are “out”). Means of dismissal include being bowled when the ball hits the stumps and dislodges the bails, and by the fielding side catching the ball after the bat hits it, but before it hits the ground. 

The innings ended when ten players have been dismissed, and the teams swapped roles. The game is adjudicated by two umpires, aided by a third umpire and match referee in international matches. They communicate with two off-field scorers who record the match’s statistical information.

The aim of the game of cricket is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the two wickets. The team with the most runs at the end of the match wins. 

Cricket is a very popular game in many parts of the world, particularly in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth countries.

Objectives of The Game Of Cricket

Objectives of the game of cricket are-

1. To promote the game of cricket and to make it popular among players of all ages. 
2. To provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all players, spectators, and officials. 
3. To ensure that the rules of the game are followed and respected. 
4. To create an atmosphere of fair play and sportsmanship. 
5. To teach players the fundamentals of the game and develop their skills. 
6. To teach the importance of teamwork and camaraderie. 
7. To foster good relations between cricket clubs and countries. 
8. To promote cricket as a source of entertainment and enjoyment.
9. To develop physical fitness and health.
10.  To provide an opportunity for social interaction, enjoyment, and personal development.
11.  To teach the fundamental skills of batting, bowling, and fielding. 
12. To create an appreciation of the rich history, traditions, and culture of the game.

Rules In The Game Of Cricket

There are a few sets of rules in the game of cricket and those rules include-

1. Before a match, each team must select a captain. A coin is flipped to decide which team will bat first. 

2. The team batting first attempts to score runs, while the second team attempts to bowl the first team out and limit the number of runs they can score. 

3. Each team has 11 players, which includes 10 fielders and 1 wicketkeeper. 

4. The team batting first has two batsmen, one at each end of the pitch. The batsman at the non-striker’s end is the one who will face the next ball. 

5. The bowler bowls the ball toward the batsman, attempting to hit the wicket. The batsman attempts to hit the ball away from the wicket and score runs. 

6. The fielders attempt to catch the ball or return it quickly to the wicketkeeper, who attempts to stump the batsman. 

7. The batsman can score runs by running between the two wickets, or by hitting the ball to the boundary. 

8. The team batting second must score more runs than the first team in order to win the match. 

9. The match ends when all of the wickets are taken, or if the team batting second has scored more runs than the team batting first.

10. The batting team must score as many runs as possible before the allotted number of overs is completed.

11. The fielding team is allowed to use up to 10 fielders in the outfield.

12. The umpire is responsible for deciding whether a batsman is out or not. 

Other important rules include the LBW (leg before wicket) rule, which states that a batsman is out if the ball would have hit the wicket if the batsman had not interfered with it. 

The rules of cricket also state that the batsman must protect his wicket from being hit by the ball. If the ball hits the wicket, the batsman is out. 

Scoring System In The Game Of Cricket

The scoring system in the game of cricket is based on runs. 

A run is scored when a batsman hits the ball and runs to the opposite end of the pitch, successfully crossing the crease before the fielder throws the ball back to the wicketkeeper. 

A batsman can score up to six runs if the ball is hit over the boundary. 

Runs are also scored when the batsmen run between the wickets, which they do when they hit the ball and make it to the other end before the fielders retrieve the ball. 

Runs are also scored if the ball is hit, the fielder makes a mistake and the batsmen can run an extra run. 

In addition to runs, a batsman can score bonus points. These are awarded when the batsman reaches a certain number of runs in an inning, or if the batsman takes a wicket, which is when a batsman gets the other team’s batsman out. 

A batsman can also be awarded bonus points for good fielding, such as saving runs by catching the ball or stopping a boundary.

Conclusion

Cricket is a fun game if you know how to play. 

Cricket is a team sport that requires strategy, skill, and athleticism in order to win. 

It is also a great way to make friends and have fun.