2. How to Play Set up: 11 players each team (plus 1 extra if one of the players gets injured during the game) 3 umpires-2 on the field to make sure rules are followed , 1 off to view in slow motion, “too close to call” plays) 1 team batting, 1 team in the outfield (like baseball) 2 inning games
3. Goal of the Batting Team The aim of the batting team is to score runs. They must hit the ball without letting it touch any of the 3 wickets and run 22 yards to the other side reaching the crease. The non striking batsman has to run to the opposite end as well. They can run back and forth as many times as they want, but if they are running, and the ball hits any of the wickets, the batsman is out.
4. Goal of the Fielding Team The aim of the fielding team is to bowl ten people out and close the batting teams' innings. Bowling is done by bouncing the ball on the ground towards the batsman. The ball is usually thrown overhand (but there are some rare instances where it is done underhand). The wicket keeper stands behind the wickets and stops the ball if the batsman misses and catches him out if he can. The other fielding players are trying to catch the ball for an out or get the ball back as quickly as possible to the bowler or wicket keeper to get the out.
5. Facts About Cricket Called a gentlemen's sport because there is no misconduct or foul language against the other team World record for longest game of cricket is 66 hours and 16 minutes The weight of a cricket bat usually ranges from 2 lb., 8 oz. to 3 lbs. The ball used in cricket is a piece of cork covered in leather It is the 2nd most popular sport in the world behind soccer
