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Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a cricket field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch with a wicket, a set of three wooden stumps sited at each end. 

For many cricket-obsessed fans, it is not only a sport, but a religion. They follow every game religiously and know all the players, their stats and their personal lives. This is the case for countries such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. In these countries, cricket is not just a sport, but a way of life.

Let's take a look at popular sports teams all over the world.

1) India

The Indian cricket team is a national cricket team representing India. Governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Test and One Day International (ODI) status.

The team is very well organized and has always been one of the strongest in the world. The players are highly skilled and very motivated, as they know that they are playing for an entire nation. The team has a great captain in Virat Kohli, and very good players in all positions. The Indian cricket team is currently the best in the world, and it is very difficult to beat them.

2) New Zealand & Oceania

Cricket is a hugely popular sport in both Australia and New Zealand. The two countries have a love for British sports, like rugby, and also do very well in cricket. Cricket is followed by 3.6 million fans in Australia, while there are nearly 2 million fans in New Zealand.

The Australian national cricket team is one of the most successful cricket teams in the world, having won the World Cup five times.

3) Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan 

Cricket is followed as a national sport in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. These countries have a combined population of 21 million cricket fans.

The Pakistan national cricket team is one of the strongest in the world, and has won the World Cup once and been a runner up twice. In Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, cricket is the national sport and most of the population follows it actively. A combined total of 21 million fans support their national teams in these three countries.

4) England & Ireland

Cricket is a sport that is popular in England, even though it does not have as many followers as football does. There are approximately 4 million English people who practice and follow cricket diligently. The English national cricket team is currently the World Cup holder, having won the last edition in 2019.

In Ireland, cricket has about 1 million followers. Although there are only 5 million people in Ireland, cricket is still a popular sport with around 20% of the population following the sport. The Irish national team is also a popular team to follow.

Conclusion

Cricket is a very popular sport with many followers around the world, and its popularity is growing in others. The game of cricket is exciting and challenging, and it offers players and fans alike a great way to spend their time.

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