Cricket is not just a sport but a whole new world for the die-hard cricket fans. “Cricket” is known to be a sport but this game displays dedications, commitments and consistency, not just by the players but also by the fans. Cricket is the national sports of England and it has grown a lot since then. Although England does not have a team of its own, it has collaborated with the Wales team and plays regular matches.
Over the years cricket bats have transformed drastically to meet the current requirements of fast-paced cricket. Competition between bat manufacturers has increased significantly. Some of the most famous manufacturers are:
1) Saren Sports Industry 2) Gunn & Moore (GM) 3) Kookaburra Sport 4) Spartan Sport (GM) 5) Sanspareils Greenlands (SG)
Cricket is a sport played widely in England. 10 outstanding players from the UK who have helped us reach ultimate goals and records are:
Len Hutton
An extremely talented cricket player. Even a broken arm didn’t hamper his scores!
Kevin Pietersen
Pietersen exhibited incomparable talent, he was featured in Ashes successes and World Cup triumphs.
Sir Ian Botham
He has been one of the most important players of England who achieved numerous victories. Known as England’s highest wicket-taker.
Fred Trueman
The first cricketer ever to reach 300 Test match wickets. Trueman’s bowling was rapid, leaving batsmen uncomfortable throughout their innings.
Bob Willis
He was a true team man throughout his cricket career. Willis was greatly respected throughout his playing career.
James Anderson
England’s leading Test wicket-taker and quite simply the best swing bowler in the history of the sport, James Anderson is a master with a new ball in his right hand.
Ben Stokes
Known for his impeccable ability to turn loses into victories on a given day.Stokes takes over matches in all three formats - often the best batsman, bowler or fielder on a given day.
Sir Alastair Cook
Cook has always been England’s all-time leading run scorer and the longest serving Captain. His game depended on concentration and discipline instead of natural talent.
Jack Hobbs
The classiest player in England’s history.
Stuart Broad
Broad is a streaky bowler. A true competitor, Broad has a knack for delivering in the biggest moments, being the hero when England needed a breakthrough.
