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Cricket is a popular bat-and-ball sport in many parts of the world, but knowledge and support for the game is relatively low in the United States. Although cricket in the U.S. dates back over 250 years -- the first recorded match took place in New York in 1751 -- the sport has failed to become part of American culture and is almost impossible to find on television. However, thanks to the Internet, you can watch a considerable number of matches online.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body for cricket. Currently with over 105 member countries, the ICC awards championship trophies to the nation with the highest rating in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) leagues. Test cricket matches can last up to five days with each day broken into three sections punctuated by lunch and tea breaks. ODI cricket matches are the faster alternative, typically completed in one day, with a maximum of 50 overs permitted per team. An "over" is defined as a set of six balls bowled consecutively. The ICC employs ratings formulas for both…
