Cricket is believed to have originated in England during the 16th century, with its earliest known reference dating back to 1598.

In cricket, the maximum number of runs a batsman can score in a single ball is 6, known as a six.

Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for taking the most wickets in Test cricket, with a total of 800 wickets.

In cricket, a batsman who is dismissed without scoring a run is said to have been dismissed for a 'Golden Duck'.

Australia holds the record for winning the most Cricket World Cups, with a total of 5 titles.

The Ashes is the name of the annual cricket tournament played between England and Australia, dating back to 1882.

West Indian batsman Brian Lara holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single Test match innings, with 400 not out against England in 2004.

In cricket, a bowler who takes all ten wickets in a single innings is said to have achieved a 'Perfect Ten'.

England hosted the first-ever Cricket World Cup in 1975, with the final match played at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, is known for hosting many memorable cricket matches, including the 2011 Cricket World Cup final.

Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the most centuries in Test cricket, with a total of 51 centuries.

In cricket, a batsman who is dismissed for a duck (0 runs) in both innings of a Test match is said to have made a 'Golden Pair'.

The Rajasthan Royals, led by Shane Warne, won the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

The Pataudi Trophy is the name of the annual cricket tournament played between India and Pakistan.

Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas holds the record for taking the most wickets in a single One Day International (ODI) match, with 8 wickets against Zimbabwe in 2001.