Cricket is a popular team sport played with a bat, ball, and wickets (three vertical stumps and two horizontal sticks) on a rectangular field with a flat surface. Here's a comprehensive description of the game:
*Objective:*
The objective of cricket is to score runs by hitting the ball with the bat and running between the wickets, while the opposing team tries to stop them by getting the batsmen out.
*Equipment:*
- Bat: A flat, long-handled bat made of wood or other materials.
- Ball: A hard, leather-covered ball with a cork core.
- Wickets: Three vertical stumps (called stumps) and two horizontal sticks (called bails) placed on top of the stumps.
- Protective gear: Helmets, pads, gloves, and other gear to protect players from injury.
*Gameplay:*
1. *Innings:* A cricket match is divided into innings, with each team taking turns to bat and bowl.
2. *Batting:* Two batsmen from the batting team take turns to hit the ball bowled by the opposing team's bowler.