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Brian lara runs to complete his 100th run for his 100th century in first class cricket

What is First Class Cricket: Origin and History

Cricket history spans test cricket, first-class, and more. Test cricket is an old international format, but first class is older. It lasts 3+ days with 2 innings each. Ranji Trophy is India's big domestic tournament. First-class term started in 1894, with official recognition in 1895. First class is played on real turf by set standards. List A Cricket is the limited-overs version. It includes ODIs, domestic and international matches lasting 40-60 overs.

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Nepal National Cricket Team players take a stroll after a cricket match

Nepal Cricket: A Journey of Passion and Dedication

Nepal is a small Asian country nestled in the Himalayas. Known for housing the tallest peak in the world, the Everest, Nepal is beginning to get bigger in one of the most played sports around the world. Nepal's rise in cricket has been magnificent, from paying against associate nations to playing against the Giants like India and Pakistan. The Cricket association of Nepal has worked hard to put where Nepal is today. And not to forget Nepal National Cricket Team players, like Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Gyanendra Malla, Paras Khadka who have given their all for their country.

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The Origin and History of Cricket: A Story

Cricket's global popularity stems from strategic thinking, teamwork, and precision. Originating from medieval England, cricket evolved from a ball-hitting game to a formal sport. It thrived during British colonialism and gained a global presence through tours. The ICC's establishment in 1909 marked its governance. The first ODI World Cup in 1975 and India's 1983 triumph brought immense popularity. Technological advancements enhanced viewing experiences. T20 cricket emerged in 2003, revolutionizing the sport and leading to leagues like IPL. Women's cricket flourished with its own leagues. Cricket's future remains promising with Olympic inclusion and evolving formats.

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A collage of Sachin Tendukar Celebrating a century, Muttiah Muralitharan raises his cap, Jacques Kallis Celebrates a wicket and MS Dhoni takes the bails off of the stumps

Who is the GOAT of Cricket: Cricket's Greatest Players

Sports enthusiasts follow and adore their favourite athletes, which sparks unending discussions about the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in different sports. The best wicketkeepers, bowlers, all-rounders, and batsmen are topics of debate in cricket. Thanks to his outstanding batting and countless records, Sachin Tendulkar stands out as a true cricket legend. Top bowlers include Anderson's pace and swing, Warne's deceptive leg spin, and Muralitharan's command of spin. As the best all-arounder, Jacques Kallis excels at all three aspects of the game: batting, bowling, and fielding. The distinction of being the best wicketkeeper goes to MS Dhoni for his leadership and wicketkeeping prowess. Discussions continue, which reflects cricket's dynamic nature and its wide range of fan perspectives.

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Muttiah Muralitharan celebrate becoming the first player wick 800 test wickets in test cricket history

Which bowler has the most wickets in cricket history in all formats?

Bowling is a challenging task in cricket. Bowlers play a pivotal role in all formats of the game, determining its outcome. The highest wicket taker in each format is highlighted. In Test cricket, Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne stand out. ODIs feature Muralitharan and Wasim Akram. In T20Is, Rashid Khan excels. Muralitharan dominates all formats combined. IPL and Women's cricket wicket takers are listed. The future holds promise for emerging bowlers to break records.

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Kumar Sangakkara raises his bat to celebrate a magnificent innings

Kumar Sangakkara: The Left Handed Maestro

Kumar Sangakkara has received praised from cricketing legends all around the world for this supreme talent and batting prowess. His style of play was such that he could adjust to any format with ease. He has some unbelievable stats in Tests and ODI and can easily be called as Sri Lanka's best ever batsman. His wicket keeping too cannot be understated. He is one of the best wicket keepers in the history of the game. He has even led Sri Lanka to the highest stages in ICC Tournaments. He continues to stay related to Cricket even after his retirement, serving as the President of the Marylebone Cricket Club and also having coached the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.

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A test match at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London

The Lord's Cricket Ground: The Home of Cricket

The Lord's Cricket ground is one of the most historic cricket grounds in the World. The first ever match was played in 1884. The stadium has held 148 Test Matches, 68 ODIs and 10 T20Is. Lord's has a capacity of 31000 seats. The Pavillion, The Long Room, the Honours Board and The Slope are all that make this stadium very unique.

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The Historic Ashes Cricket Series: England vs Australia

The Ashes is one of the biggest cricketing rivalries in the cricketing world. The first ashes test match was played in the year 1882. Australia beat England and a newspaper article described the defeat as the death of English Cricket and Australia took home the ashes of English Cricket. The Ashes trophy is a small urn. Women's ashes is not just a test match series, it is a combination of tests, ODIs and T20s. Don Bradman is the highest run scorer of in the Ashes and Shane Warne is the highest wicket taker. The 2005 Ashes and the Ashes 2023 were two of the best series ever.

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Chris Gayle hitting a ball out of the park

Most Sixes in Cricket History Across all Formats: The Biggest Hitters

Cricket's modern era emphasizes power hitting, and six-hitting has become electrifying. The top players with the most international sixes in all formats are listed. Ben Stokes leads in Test cricket with 109 sixes, Shahid Afridi in ODIs with 351, and Rohit Sharma in T20Is with 182. Chris Gayle tops the overall list with 553 sixes, closely followed by Rohit Sharma with 534. In the IPL, Chris Gayle reigns with 357 sixes. The evolution of the sport promises more thrilling moments with big hits. 

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