Effects Of Cricket In The United States

The United States is the superpower of sports worldwide. When it comes to bat and ball, baseball stands superior in the United States. However internationally, cricket runs the show. Historically, the first international game of cricket was played between Canada and the United States in 1844, 33 years before England first played Australia. That match drew a crowd of 5,000. Til this date, that's stil the largest single attendance at a cricket match in New York. There are 3 forms of cricket, 3 types of professional games. There's what's called a Test match. This game is played for approximately 9 hours a day for 3-5 consecutive days. Then there's the One Day International, a 50 over game. One over is 6 balls bowled (thrown) so 6 times 50, you do the math. Lastly, there's the Twenty20. This is the most popular form of the game, it consists of 20 overs and is guaranteed to be a highly entertaining match. Everyone wants to see competition in sports, utter dominance is what the people pray to see. There's always close games when two talented teams clash. The players are chosen by the country selectors to make their country proud. There are 7 official nations. They are Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. In 5-10 years, there's guaranteed to be double the amount of official cricket nations. Although cricket player's don't earn that much, the experience to represent your country is the best feeling ever. Based on your performances in international cricket, premier franchises often scout players that'll be an asset to their team. These franchises often have a big payload based on your performances in the tournament. They're mainly 20 over competitions that attract a large number of crowds. Most of the time, the stadiums are packed with fans from all over the country. In premier league cricket, the best players from around the world come together and showcase their talent for sold-out crowds. The fielders become the spectators and the spectators become the fielders.