Cricket is a sport which involves the use of a bat and ball, played by 11 players divided into two teams. The game is played on an oval-shaped field, where a rectangle-shaped 22 yard long pitch is located in the center. The objective of cricket is for one team to score as many runs as they can while dismissing the other team.

One of the two teams makes use of the bat to gain as many runs as they can while the other team bowls and fields, and attempts to prevent the other team from making many runs. A striking batsman who is responsible for hitting the ball with his bat scores the run by advancing to the end of the pitch and making physical contact with the crease all while avoiding being dismissed.

Cricket is a unique sport and has distinctive elements to the game, which are:

1. Individual focus: although it’s a team sport, the success of any cricket game is heavily dependent on the individual talent of each player. They all have their roles to play which contribute to the game, such as that of a bowler, batsman, and fielder. Management of the team can help direct strategies for the game but the execution lies entirely on the hands of each player.
2. Spirit of the game: Cricket is known for its extremely high standard, as well as becoming extremely competitive.
3. Influence of weather: Cricket is usually only played during dry times of the year because it is simply impossible to play while raining. The moistness of the ground will directly affect the bounce of each ball as well as pose a threat to players. The amount of light available is also crucial for each player to have good visibility, which is why it has become common practice for cricket games to stop if there is insufficient amount of light available.
4. Uniqueness of field: Unlike other sports whose playing grounds follow certain strict dimensions unique and uniform to the sport, cricket fields can vary in shape and size. However, the dimensions of the pitch and infield are still strictly regulated.