Cricket originated in England in the 16th century and has since become a popular sport worldwide.

A batsman can score a maximum of 6 runs in a single ball by hitting the ball over the boundary rope.

A full toss is a type of delivery in Cricket where the ball is bowled at a batsman's feet, making it difficult to play.

A batsman who is dismissed without scoring any runs is said to be 'out for a duck'.

Brian Lara holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match, with 400 not out against England in 2004.

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the most prestigious international Cricket tournament, held every four years.

Australia has won the most Cricket World Cups, with five titles to their name.

A batsman who scores a century (100 runs) in a Cricket match is known as a 'centurion'.

Hit wicket is a type of dismissal that occurs when a batsman hits the wicket with their body or equipment while attempting to play a shot.

A bowler who takes five wickets in a single innings is said to have taken a 'five-for'.

Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket, with 800 wickets.

Cricket fielders wear gloves to protect their hands from the impact of the ball.

A hook shot is a type of shot in Cricket where the batsman hits the ball high and over the fielder's head.

A batsman who is dismissed for obstructing the field is said to be 'out obstructing the field'.

England hosted the first-ever Cricket World Cup in 1975.