FAQ

Cricket is a popular bat-and-ball game played between two teams, with each team consisting of 11 players. It is often referred to as a gentlemen’s game and is known for its rich history and strategic gameplay.

Cricket is played on a large oval field with a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch in the center. The team that is batting tries to score runs by hitting the ball thrown by the bowler and running between two sets of wooden stumps, called the wickets. The opposing team fields and tries to dismiss the batsmen and prevent them from scoring.

Cricket is played in three main formats: Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) cricket. Test matches can last up to five days, while ODIs consist of 50 overs per side. T20 matches are the shortest, with each team facing 20 overs.

Batsmen score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets. If the ball reaches the boundary of the field without touching the ground, the batting team is awarded either 4 or 6 runs, depending on the boundary crossed.

A wicket consists of three wooden stumps and two bails placed on top of the stumps. Batsmen can be dismissed in various ways, such as being bowled (having their stumps knocked over by the bowler’s delivery), caught (fielder catching the ball hit by the batsman), or run out (fielders breaking the stumps while the batsmen are running between wickets).

A century refers to a batsman scoring 100 or more runs in a single inning. A half-century often called a fifty, is when a batsman scores 50 to 99 runs in an inning.

In Test matches and ODIs, the team with the most runs at the end of the allotted overs or innings wins. In T20 matches, the team with the highest score at the end of 20 overs wins.

The Cricket World Cup is an international tournament held every four years (for ODIs) where national teams compete for the title of world champions. It’s one of the most prestigious events in cricket.

Cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Don Bradman, Brian Lara, and Sir Vivian Richards are considered legends of the game due to their exceptional skills and contributions.

The DRS is a technology-based system that allows teams to challenge on-field umpiring decisions. It involves using technologies like ball-tracking and hotspots to review decisions regarding dismissals and other aspects of the game.

Boxing is a combat sport in which two participants, known as boxers, engage in a contest of strength, speed, and skill. They use their fists to punch their opponent while following a set of rules and regulations.

A standard professional boxing match is divided into rounds, typically lasting three minutes each, with a one-minute break between rounds. The number of rounds can vary, with championship fights often lasting 12 rounds. Boxers aim to score points by landing clean punches on their opponent’s head or upper body.

Boxers are categorized into weight classes to ensure fair competition. Some common weight classes include heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight, lightweight, and featherweight, each with its own weight range.

A boxer can win by knockout (KO), which is when the opponent is unable to continue after being knocked down, or by technical knockout (TKO), which occurs when the referee stops the fight because a boxer can’t continue due to injury. If the match goes the distance, the winner is determined by the judges’ scorecards.

Judges score rounds based on effective and clean punching, defense, ring generalship, and aggressiveness. Each round is typically scored on a 10-point must system, where the winner of the round gets 10 points, and the other boxer receives a lower score.

The pound-for-pound ranking is a list of the best boxers in the world, regardless of their weight class. It’s a way to acknowledge the skill and ability of a boxer relative to their peers.+

A boxing stance refers to the posture a boxer assumes in the ring. Most boxers are either orthodox (left foot forward) or southpaw (right foot forward). The lead hand and foot are used for faster jabs and movement, while the rear hand delivers stronger punches.

A jab is a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand. It’s used to keep the opponent at bay, set up combinations, and gauge distance.

Absolutely, women’s boxing has gained significant popularity and recognition in recent years. Female boxers compete in the same weight classes and follow the same rules as male boxers.

There are numerous famous boxers throughout history, including Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Manny Pacquiao, and Floyd Mayweather, among others.