Cricket: The Sport of Kings

Cricket originated in England in the 16th century.

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Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world, after soccer.

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The first-ever cricket test match was played between England and Australia in 1877.

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The game of cricket is governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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The ICC World Cup is played every 4 years and is the biggest cricket tournament in the world.

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Cricket is played with a bat and ball, and the objective is to score runs by hitting the ball and then running between the wickets.

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Cricket is a popular sport in many countries, including England, Australia, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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Cricket is a notoriously difficult sport to understand for those who are not familiar with it.

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The only batsman in Test history to hit a six off the first ball of a game is Chris Gayle.

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