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# Topic: Cricket

## Introduction
- It started in England in the 16th century. 
- It is governed by ICC, currently headed by Jay Shah

## Format
- There are 3 types of matches
- Test: Played over 5 days, it is the oldest format.
- ODI: 50 over per team, the game starts and ends on the same day.
- T20: 20 over per team, the newest format and is very fast paced.

## Governing Bodies
- Headed by ICC worldwide.
- Each participating nation has a country level board (eg BCCI).

## Gear
- Flat faced bat made of willow.
- Red or white leather ball.
- Protective Gear
- Pads
- Helmet
- Abdomen Guards
- Stumps and bails made of wood.

## Main Rules
- Two teams with 11 players each. 

### Scoring
- Running: 1-6 Runs
- Boundary: 4 Runs
- Maximum: 6 Runs
- Wide Ball: 1 Run
- No Ball: 1 Run

### Batting
- Try to score by hitting the ball. 
- Get out by getting caught, bowled or run-out.

### Bowling
- Bowl 6-balls every over trying to get the batsman out or restrict from scoring.

### Fielding
- Secure without bounce to get batsman out. 
- Secure and hit the bails when the batsman is not in the crease.
- Prevent the ball from reaching the boundary.

## Main Competitions

### International Tournaments
- ICC ODI World Cup
- ICC Test World Cup
- ICC T20 World Cup
- Bi-lateral up to Quad-lateral Tournaments
- The Ashes
- The Border Gavaskar Trophy

### Domestic Competitions
- IPL
- BBL
- The Hundreds

## Most Popular Players

### Batsman
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Virat Kohli
- Donald Bradman

### Bowlers
- Dale Steyn
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Shane Warne

## Future Trends
- Popularity of shorter formats.
- Increased use of technology.
- Prominence of female-led leagues.