Cricket Basics
How many players on a cricket team?
11
Who is known as "King of Cricket" from india?
Virat Kohli
Bat
What country is it believed to have started in?
England
What shape is the cricket ball - round or square?
Round
What do you call the player who throws the ball?
Bowler
Shane Warne
What do batters wear on their legs to protect themselves?
Pads
What is the name of the biggest cricket tournament held every 4 years?
The Cricket World Cup
What is the highest number of runs you can score from hitting one ball?
6 Runs
What do you call the wooden sticks behind the batter?
Stumps/Wickets
Who is called "Little Master" because he scored over 100 centuries?
Sachin Tendulkar
What protective gear do players wear on their head?
Helmet
Which country's team is called the "Baggy Greens"?
Australia
Australia
How many run do you score if you hit the ball over the boundary without it touching the ground?
6 RUNS!!!
Which current Australian player is famous for powerful batting and hitting lots of sixes?
David Warner
What type of ball is used in cricket - Hard or Soft?
Hard Ball
What city is the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) in?
Melbourne
What os it called when a bowler gets 3 batters out in a row?
A hat-trick
In cricket, what is it called when a batter is out without scoring any runs?
A duck
Who is the England all-rounder known for both batting and bowling, and helped England win the 2019 World Cup?
Ben Stokes
Gloves
Which two countries play in "The Ashes" series?
Australia and England
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