In addition to traditional sports, esports, virtual games and online casinos are beginning to gain popularity in India. For example, one such game is Aviator. This is the most popular offer of the online gaming establishment. Entertainment is distinguished by simple rules and a clear interface. And quick draws of rounds, which usually last up to half a minute, attract the attention of gamblers even more.
But in this article we will talk about the most popular sport in India – cricket. The game is also in demand in other Asian countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan. Sports discipline is also widespread in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, England.
In terms of the number of fans, cricket is in second place in the world, second only to football. Therefore, it is not surprising that a lot of attention is riveted to discipline. But not everyone knows the history of this game.
Where and when did cricket appear
Cricket is considered one of the oldest team ball games. There is no consensus on the origin of this sport discipline. But it is known that a game similar to modern cricket already existed in the 16th century. And the original rules could have appeared at all in the 13th.
Most experts are inclined to believe that the origin of this sport happened in Britain. From here, sports entertainment spread to other regions. Along with the expansion of new territories, the British brought the game to India, South Africa and Australia.
Already in the 18th century tournaments were held at national levels. And in 1745, the first women’s team appeared.
The origin of the name of this sport is also not exactly known. But there is an opinion that the name of sports entertainment was invented by English shepherds who played cricket. It is believed that the name may come from the English word “cric”. This was the name of the stick used to lock the gates to the pasture. Perhaps the stick for the game at that time resembled such a stick.
The first international competitions began to be held in the 19th century. Once the game even got into the list of Olympic disciplines. But later there were no competitions at the Olympics. The main reason for this is the subtlety of the rules of the game, according to which cricket games can last several days. And the Olympic Games are held in a short time.
One of the features of cricket is that even after playing for more than one day, teams can disperse with a draw.
Cricket Features
Cricket, at first glance, may seem like a simple game. But there are a large number of rules, some of which have been preserved for several centuries. All the nuances of the game are described in the Code of Cricket Rules.
Curious is the fact that, despite the presence of a referee, even if the referee did not notice the violation, the player himself must report it. Cricket is a noble game. And hiding a violation is considered the height of indecency.
Popular cricket tournaments
Despite the fact that the game first appeared in England, the most popular national championship today is the Indian Premier League. Athletes popular all over the world play here. And sports events are watched by millions of fans of this sport, both in India and abroad.
Among the most popular tournaments we also note:
- Test and one-day matches of national teams;
- Twenty20;
- The Silver Dragon Cup;
- Championships of England, Australia, New Zealand.
The most popular are international competitions of national teams.
