Cricket - Complete A to Z Guide
Cricket is a highly strategic bat-and-ball team sport that originated in England during the 16th century. Today, it is governed globally by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and enjoys unmatched popularity across South Asia, Australia, England, and South Africa.
Essential Equipment
Cricket Bat (made of willow wood), Leather Cricket Ball, Stumps, Bails, and protective gear including Helmets, Pads, and Gloves.
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- Objective: To score more runs than the opponent. The batting side scores runs while the bowling side defends and tries to take wickets.
- Dismissals: A batsman can be dismissed in 10 official ways: Bowled, Caught, Leg Before Wicket (LBW), Run Out, Stumped, Hit Wicket, Handled Ball, Obstructing the Field, Hit the Ball Twice, or Timed Out.
- Powerplays & Fielding Restrictions: Fielding restrictions apply during the starting overs of ODI and T20 matches to encourage high-scoring boundary shots.
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Football - Complete A to Z Guide
Football (Soccer) is the most played and watched sport on Earth. Regulated by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), it is played on a rectangular grass pitch where two teams of 11 players battle to drive a spherical ball into the opponent's goal.
Essential Equipment
Spherical Soccer Ball, Cleats (Studded shoes), Shin guards, Goal Nets, and Goalkeeper gloves.
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- The Goal Rule: A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar.
- No-Hand Rule: No player except the Goalkeeper (inside their penalty box) may touch or handle the ball with their hands or arms during active play.
- Fouls & Cards: Minor fouls award free kicks. Severe fouls receive a Yellow Card (Warning) or Red Card (Ejection from match, leaving the team with 10 players).
- Offside Rule: A player is offside if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent at the exact moment the ball is passed to them.
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Kabaddi - Complete A to Z Guide
Kabaddi is an ancient contact sport originating from the Indian subcontinent. Governed by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), it tests agility, physical power, and breath-control without requiring any complex sporting equipment.
Essential Equipment
Requires no batting or hitting equipment. Played on specialized EVA foam mats on a court measuring 13m x 10m for men.
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Playing Rules & Guidelines
- The Raid System: An attacking player (Raider) enters the opponent's court while continuously chanting "Kabaddi" in a single breath. They must tag one or more defenders and return safely to their home court within a strict 30-second time limit.
- Tackle and Defense: If the defending players (defenders) physically restrain the raider and prevent them from reaching the centerline before their breath runs out, the defending team earns 1 point.
- Lona: When an entire opposing team is declared "out", the active team receives 2 bonus points (called a Lona).
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Tennis - Complete A to Z Guide
Tennis is a globally recognized racket sport managed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). It features high-speed rallies played either individually (Singles) or in pairs (Doubles) across Clay, Grass, or Hard courts.
Essential Equipment
Tennis Rackets, pressurized felt-covered Tennis Balls, and a center Net (3 feet high at the center).
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Playing Rules & Guidelines
- Scoring Steps: Points progress from Love (0) to 15, 30, 40, and then Game. If scores reach 40-40, it is called "Deuce". A player must then win two consecutive points to win the game.
- Sets and Matches: Winning 6 games with a margin of 2 wins a Set. Men play best-of-5 sets in Grand Slams, while women play best-of-3 sets.
- The Fault Rule: Serves must cross the net and land inside the diagonal service box. Missing twice results in a "Double Fault", giving a point to the opponent.
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Basketball - Complete A to Z Guide
Basketball is a fast-tempo, high-scoring sport played on an indoor court. Regulated by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the goal is to shoot an orange inflated ball through an elevated hoop mounted 10 feet high at each end of the court.
Essential Equipment
Regulation Basketball, Basketball Hoop (10 feet high), Backboard, and court footwear.
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Playing Rules & Guidelines
- Scoring Values: Shots made from inside the 3-point line score 2 points. Shots from outside score 3 points. Free throws score 1 point.
- Dribbling Restrictions: Players must bounce the ball while walking or running. Stopping and running is a "Traveling" violation. Picking up the dribble and restarting is a "Double Dribble".
- Shot Clock: Teams must take a shot that hits the rim within 24 seconds of gaining possession.
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