Cricket

Where is this sport popular?

This sport is famous in England and ex British colonies

What are the rules?

Team members; 11 players per side substitutes permitted

Gender; mixed gender separate competitions

Before the match the two team captains meet on the pitch for the toss with the winner deciding which team will bat first

Two players from the batting side and eleven players from the bowling and fielding side

The batter is called the striker

What equipment do you need to play the sport?

 

Leather ball

Hand gloves

Leg guards

Helmet

Cricket bat

Famous people

Brett Lee                                             

  

Kumar Sangakkara

Virat Koli