Essay on My Favorite Sports Game – Cricket

Cricket is amongst the most popular games in the country and it is loved by everyone. My favorite sports game is cricket and I enjoy watching every match being played. The people of this country have grown up watching cricket and everybody ones in their lifetime have played gully cricket. Cricket is a National game and it is played between two teams of eleven members each.

History of Cricket

The Sports Game – Cricket was started in the 16^th century and it was originated in the South-East England. It became the National sport of England in the 18^th century and it was recognized globally in the 19^th and the 20^th century. The International matches were being played since 1877. It is also the second most famous game after football. The cricket is governed by the International Cricket Council. Though many thought that the game was founded in France. The game was earlier meant only for the kids and the children used to play that game. Cricket was earlier known as Creckett. It was later called as Cricket. The sport took a high in the 18^th century and became very famous. Cricket in India became famous and people started playing it when the British invaded the country. The Indians learned the game and today they are the world champions in this sport.

Different formats of Cricket

There are various forms of cricket like Test Matches, National League Systems, Limited over cricket, One Day International, Twenty-20 Cricket.

• Test Matches – The test matches are the long form the cricket and it lasts for five days. The match is played between two countries and who will play the matches is decided by the ICC. It is the only traditional way of playing cricket, but the ICC made several other formats as well to make the game more commercial and entertaining.
• National League Systems: This is also called as counties in England and different states in Australia, and the various islands in West Indies. These matches last for three or four days at the last.
• Limited Overs Cricket: This is another type of format and the length of this game is decided by the number of episodes played. Each team is allowed to play on innings and if the rain hampers the game they follow the formula of – Duck worth- Lewis Method.
• One Day International: ODI is the 50 overs match played between the two countries. It is one of the most common formats that is used and followed.
• Twenty-20: This game has just 20 overs and it is played between two countries. The game is exciting to watch.

Cricket and India

Cricket is like a religion in India and the great player Sachin Tendulkar is considered as God by many and people have literally prayed to his image. People have fought and cried for the game and during the game. Indians are very passionate about cricket and especially if there is a match going between India and Pakistan. The entire country comes to a halt when the game is between the neighboring countries. Cricket is my most favorite game and it is also played in the schools as one of the sports game. It is also one such game that unites the country and brings the country and its people together.