Cricket clothing and equipment

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport type?A team bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each
2. What is the players per team?11 players are on the field for each team during play
3. What are cricket whites and why are they used?Cricket whites are loose white shirts and trousers that cricketers wear. They let players move freely and stay cool while playing long matches in the sun.
4. Why do cricketers wear helmets?Helmets protect a batsman's head and face from fast balls. They are made of strong materials and have a grille to stop the ball from hitting the face.

Cricket Whites: The traditional all-white uniform worn in Test and first-class cricket, emphasizing tradition, comfort, and heat reflection.
Pads: Protective leg coverings, typically made of foam and leather, designed to shield batsmen and wicket-keepers from ball impact.
Wickets: The structure of three stumps and two bails, forming the target for the bowler and the defended objective for the batsman.