Cricket is a bat and ball game. It is the most popular games in Pakistan. While this is true, fact is that the official and national game in Pakistan is not cricket but actually field hockey. Field hockey is being played around Pakistan especially so that the National Field Hockey Team has won several International Championship matches.
Even with field hockey as the national game, it is cricket that is widely played in Pakistan. It has the same popularity of baseball with the Americans.
Cricket in Pakistan is loved by many Pakistani’s young and old. As a manifestation of the love Pakistanis have for Cricket, they have established the Pakistan Cricket Board. This board is responsible for all major cricket events in and around Pakistan.
As in fact, Pakistan Cricket Board has helped arrange co-hosting the Cricket World Cup in the years 1987 and 1996.
As for the achievements of the National Cricket Team, they have won the Cricket World Cup championship for the year 1992. They are likewise runners up in 1999 for the same championship game.
Pakistanis are naturally sports oriented and this can be seen in the built of their bodies. Most of the younger population sports an active lifestyle and this shows in their good physique.
This good physique helps them run the huge cricket field while playing cricket of Pakistan.
Historically, the first documented Cricket game played is in 1600’s in Southern England. From then on, it was a loved game and has become the national sport of England in the end of the 18th Century. Pakistan has acquired this love for Cricket and thus cricket of Pakistan have evolved into a well-loved and constantly played game.
Test matches have been played in various countries including Pakistan and of course eventually, the Pakistan Cricket Board was established.
Because of the many similarities of cricket with baseball, it may be worthy to discuss herewith some of the differences between the two. This will help you understand which game fits you well.
As mentioned, Cricket of Pakistan is the most popular. On the other side of the world, baseball is the most popular game in America.
Cricket and Baseball Differences
One of the most obvious differences is the playing field. In baseball the playing field is shaped like a diamond while in Cricket, the field is oval.
Second most significant difference is that in baseball, the batter runs after he hits the ball while in Cricket is the outfielder are the once who runs and complete round to make a score. The batsman waits for the next pitch in his place.
Another significant difference is that in baseball the pitcher pitches from the pitcher’s plate while in Cricket, the pitcher bowls anywhere within the stump which he shares with the batter.
There are other oblivious differences like the type of bat to be used but most of the rules and game play is almost the same as that of a baseball game.
Of course, they may be variety in game play depending on the type of game whether championship or test game but then, this bat and ball game both enjoy love of their players.
Cricket of Pakistan is as popular as the baseball in America. Thus, if you want to play cricket, might as well learn the laws and the game play, then hit the grass and enjoy hitting the ball with your bat.