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Cricket (nations & tournaments): Cricket is most popular in India. The richest T20 league is the Indian Premier League. 'The Ashes' is the oldest and most prestigious Test rivalry: between England and Australia since 1882. Cricket originated in England. The tournament is the Cricket World Cup. The green cap is worn by Australia's players. The most famous ground is Lord's. Cricket is also very popular in the Caribbean. Good to know: In India cricket is virtually the national sport; the IPL is one of the richest leagues in the world. The IPL is among the richest sports leagues in the world. The „Ashes“ take their name from an 1882 obituary for the „death“ of English cricket; the prize is a tiny urn. With the British Empire cricket spread to India, Australia and the Caribbean. The 50-over World Cup is held every four years. Australia is one of the dominant cricket nations in history. Lord's in London is regarded as the 'Home of Cricket'. The 'West Indies' compete as a joint team of several Caribbean states.
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India
In India cricket is almost a religion: national-team games can bring public life to a standstill.
💡 Did you know? In India cricket is virtually the national sport; the IPL is one of the richest leagues in the world.
Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world: stars are auctioned for millions.
💡 Did you know? The IPL is among the richest sports leagues in the world.
The Ashes
'The Ashes' is the oldest and most prestigious Test rivalry: between England and Australia since 1882.
💡 Did you know? The „Ashes“ take their name from an 1882 obituary for the „death“ of English cricket; the prize is a tiny urn.
England
Cricket arose in 16th-century England and spread across the British Empire around the world.
💡 Did you know? With the British Empire cricket spread to India, Australia and the Caribbean.
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