Which sport has the second-largest fan base in the world?
Cricket is often ranked as the world's second most popular sport, with an estimated fan base of over two billion, largely in India and South Asia.
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How long can a Test cricket match last?
A Test cricket match can last up to five days, and it can still end in a draw.
When was the first Test cricket match played?
The first official Test cricket match was played between Australia and England in Melbourne in 1877.
What is the Ashes?
The Ashes, the famous cricket rivalry between England and Australia, began after a British newspaper published a mock obituary for English cricket in 1882. The trophy is a tiny urn said to hold burned cricket bails.
What was Don Bradman's batting average?
Australian cricketer Don Bradman finished his Test career with a batting average of 99.94, widely considered the greatest statistical achievement in any major sport.
When did the Indian Premier League start?
The Indian Premier League (IPL), a fast-paced T20 cricket league, launched in 2008 and quickly became one of the richest sports leagues in the world.
What is the fastest cricket ball ever bowled?
Pakistani bowler Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest recorded delivery in cricket, about 100.2 miles per hour, in 2003.
Has cricket been in the Olympics?
Cricket was played at the Olympics only once, in 1900, but it's scheduled to return at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Which teams played the first international cricket match?
The first international cricket match was played between the US and Canada in New York in 1844.
Who scored 100 international centuries in cricket?
Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar is the only player to score 100 international centuries (100-run innings).