Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Professional cricket - statistics & facts
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world, with fans across the subcontinent, Australasia, the United Kingdom, and further afield. The game’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), has over 100 members, of which 12 are full members eligible to play Test matches. The oldest form of the game, Test matches, are traditionally played in all-white kit over a maximum of five days, with both teams batting for two innings. The two other main formats of international cricket are limited overs games – 50 overs and 20 overs.
