Cricket of Bangladesh

The game of cricket is originally an English game. England is the real home of this game. It is very interesting, but costly. Only a few years ago football was the most popular game of Bangladesh. But in the recent years the game of cricket dethroned it. Now, it is played all over the world.

Generally the cricket ground is round like a circle. Two wooden bats, a ball, two sets of wickets and stamps are needed to play this game. The wickets are pitched in the middle of the field at a distance of 22 yards. Each team consists of eleven players. They are classified as batsman, bowler, all rounder and wicket keeper. The contest may be five day test match or one day matches. There are also three days or four day league matches. The more scoring side is declared the winner.

Cricket has come to our country during the British rule. But for a long time it could not attract much people. Now man’s attention all over the country is seen to be fixed on the game of cricket. Crossing the barrier of I.C.C tournament and world cup, Bangladesh is now a full-fledged member of the I.C.C. That is, it is now one of the test playing countries of the world. The main cities of the country are now regarded as a suitable international venue for cricket.

People from all walks possess a keen interest over cricket all over the country. The Govt. And the concerned authority is trying their best to improve cricket. New Cricket stadiums are being built. Special training arrangements for the players are now available. In fact, possible everything is being done for the improvement of cricket here. So, we can hope for a better future. We dream Bangladesh to be the best cricket playing country of the world.

Cricket is a game of excitement, a game of suspense. It is said to be “a game of golden uncertainty.” It creates interest among the players and spectators. This game teaches us obedience, co-operation and discipline. Interested people should think of the game to develop its position as world wide.