Cricket Teams
Cricket Teams, as in many other team sports, are National Cricket Teams – representing a country or region at the international level, and home clubs that take part in various competitions – leagues, cups, etc. National Cricket Teams are managed by Cricket Organizations, accumulates the management of world cricket – the International Cricket Council organization.
National Cricket Teams: Full Members ICC
Afghanistan National Cricket Team Australia National Cricket Team Bangladesh National Cricket Team England cricket team India National Cricket Team Ireland Cricket Team New Zealand National Cricket Team Pakistan National Cricket Team South Africa National Cricket Team Sri Lanka National Cricket Team West Indies Cricket Team Zimbabwe National Cricket TeamCricket Teams: Domestic Cricket Clubs
Amo Sharks
T20
Boost Defenders
LO
T20
Mis Ainak Knights
LO
T20
Kabul Eagles
T20
Hobart Hurricanes
T20
Melbourne Renegades
T20
Adelaide Strikers
T20
Brisbane Heat
T20
Queensland Bulls
FC
LO
T20
Barisal Division
FC
Fortune Barishal
T20
Chattogram Challengers
T20
Prime Bank Cricket Club
LO
Leicestershire County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Manchester Originals
T20
Durham County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Essex County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Lancashire County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Hampshire cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Kent County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Middlesex County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Yorkshire County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Surrey County Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Sussex cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Saurashtra cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Royal Challengers Bangalore
T20
Mumbai cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Maharashtra cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Karnataka cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Mizoram cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Meghalaya cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Manipur cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Uttar Pradesh cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Rest of India cricket team
FC
Uttarakhand cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Sikkim cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Mumbai Indians
T20
Nagaland cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Tripura cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Rajasthan cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Central Zone cricket team
FC
LO
East Zone cricket team
FC
LO
North zone cricket team
FC
LO
South Zone cricket team
FC
LO
Lucknow Super Giants
T20
Gujarat Titans
T20
Bihar cricket team
FC
West zone cricket team
FC
LO
Jammu and Kashmir cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Jharkhand cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Kerala cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Punjab cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Railways cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Tamil Nadu cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Chennai Super Kings
T20
Rajasthan Royals
T20
Munster Reds
FC
LO
T20
Peshawar Zalmi
T20
Karachi Kings
T20
Lahore Qalandars
T20
Multan Sultans
T20
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Northern Cape cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Joburg Super Kings
T20
Durban’s Super Giants
T20
Paarl Royals
T20
Border cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Limpopo Cricket Team
FC
LO
T20
Mpumalanga cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Boland cricket team
FC
LO
Free State cricket team
FC
LO
Eastern Province cricket team
FC
LO
North West cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Northerns cricket team
FC
LO
T20
South Western Districts
FC
LO
T20
Titans cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Warriors cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Tshwane Spartans
T20
Paarl Rocks
T20
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants
T20
Jozi Stars
T20
Imperial Lions
FC
LO
T20
Easterns
FC
Durban Heat
T20
Dolphins
FC
LO
T20
Cape Town Blitz
T20
Saracens Sports Club
FC
LO
T20
Lankan Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Negombo Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Moors Sports Club
FC
LO
Colombo Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Burgher Recreation Club
FC
LO
T20
Dambulla Viiking
T20
Ragama Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Badureliya Sports Club
FC
LO
T20
Sri Lanka Army Sports Club
FC
LO
T20
Jaffna Stallions
T20
Galle Gladiators
T20
Colombo Kings
T20
Chilaw Marians Cricket Club
FC
LO
T20
Barbados national cricket team
FC
LO
T20
Cricket Teams - National Cricket Teams and Cricket Clubs
Cricket is a team non-contact sport played by hundreds of millions of people around the world. This game is ranked 2nd in the ranking of the best sports. Both men and women play cricket. Oversees all cricket – the International Cricket Council, which consists of 104 member countries. Matches can be held both at the domestic level and at the international championship. In this article, we summarize information about sports cricket teams: their composition, the main tournaments of the clubs, as well as the current world ranking.
Сricket teams – general information
Cricket has been played since the 17th century. The game originated in England. Later, thanks to the British, this sport spread far beyond the borders of their country. Today cricket is the main sport in India, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Ireland. There are national cricket teams in these and other countries, as well as many cricket clubs.
The first Laws of cricket appeared in 1744 thanks to the English members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Naturally, until today the laws of cricket (you can find out about them on our website) have undergone some changes. Currently, the International Cricket Council, which was formed in 1909, manages cricket. However, the copyright for the Laws remains with the MCC, and only they can change the Laws, although today, this is all done collectively.
According to the Laws, two teams of 11 people play cricket at the professional level. Cricket teams consists of batsmans (the player who hits the ball), bowlers (the player who serves the balls), fielders (members of the team who catch the balls in the field) and wicket-keepers (the fielder who is allowed to wear gloves. He tries to catch the ball right away. while throwing a bowler). Of course, people can play cricket completely differently at the amateur and local levels, but there are mainly 11 people competing in official matches.
A country that is part of the ICC can host domestic cricket competitions as well as field cricket teams in international tournaments. We know that the International Cricket Council is made up of 104 countries. Of these, 12 states have the status of full members of the Council, and 92 countries are associate members. Let’s take a look at the difference.
Сricket teams – international level
Today, there are two main game formats in cricket, which are divided into several types. The 1st format is a first-class and test match that lasts from 3 to 5 days. 2nd format – cricket with limited overs. These games can take place in one day; the duration of the match can vary from 1.5 to 8 hours.
So, only 12 full members of the ICC have the right to play test (first-class) cricket at the international level (learn more about them on other sections of the site). These countries form national cricket teams and put it on the test world championships. In addition, all ICC members at the international level can already present their cricket teams to the 2nd format tournaments. By the way, due to the different types of cricket, the lineups of clubs for the championships can be completely different (one national team can participate in test matches, the other in games with a limited number of overs).
This is how the ranking of the TOP-5 national cricket teams for Septembet 2021, which participate in test matches, looks like:
- New Zealand National Cricket Team.
- India National Cricket Team.
- Australia National Cricket Team.
- England Cricket Team.
- Pakistan National Cricket Team.
In 2017, the cricket teams of Afghanistan and Ireland became the 11th and 12th ICC members to play test cricket today.
As for the format with a limited number of overs, here the rating is divided into One Day International and Twenty20 International (as of September 2021).
Ranking of cricket teams playing one-day cricket (ODI)
- New Zealand National Cricket Team.
- England Cricket Team.
- Australia National Cricket Team.
- India National Cricket Team.
- South Africa National Cricket Team.
Cricket teams in order playing Twenty20 International Cricket
- England Cricket Team.
- India National Cricket Team.
- Pakistan National Cricket Team.
- New Zealand National Cricket Team.
- South Africa National Cricket Team.
Did you know that women’s cricket teams play only limited overs? We think this is correct because test matches need very hardy and strong people because not everyone will be able to play for five days in a row.
Сricket teams – internal level
Each country has its own national cricket championships. The local Cricket Sports Association is responsible for cricket, including cricket teams. ICC’s 12 full member clubs compete in domestic first-class cricket tournaments as well as other limited overs. The remaining 92 countries organize popular 2nd format tournaments.
Today, cricket is developing at lightning speed. More and more types of cricket are emerging, both at the professional and amateur levels. Different cricket teams can participate in different championships. Of course, at any level, the captain is the head of the team. It is on his shoulders the success of the club mainly lies. By the way, one team in different formats may have different captains.
