History of cricket

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 classification?Team bat-and-ball sport
2. What is the team composition?11 players per side on the field
3. What is cricket and how is it played?Cricket is a team sport with two sides of eleven players. The batting team scores runs by hitting a ball and running between wickets, while the fielding team tries to get the batters out by catching the ball or hitting the wickets.
4. Why did cricket become popular in the 18th century?By the 18th century cricket had rules and clubs, and professional players started to play. This made it a recognized sport and drew people from many social classes.

Laws of Cricket: The official rulebook that governs how the game of cricket is played.
Test Cricket: The longest and most traditional format of cricket, played over multiple days.
International Cricket Council (ICC): The global governing body responsible for organizing and regulating international cricket.
Wickets: A structure of three stumps topped with two bails, which the bowler aims to hit.