Once known as "Gentleman's game" the game of cricket has created many sports stalwarts. The legends of cricket have taken the game to a new level providing it with the much needed excitement. These cricketers have inspired the next generation of budding cricket professionals to take up the game as a challenging career and over the years we all will agree to the fact the game is now no less than a mania in some countries. How can one miss an Ashes or a Indo-Pak match where you get to see your favorite cricketers playing their own fiery strokes!
The legends of cricket with their superb batting and bowling action continues to charm their fans even today! But have you wondered why this game is so popular in parts of South-East Asia, Australia and West Indies.
Well, if you look at history these countries were under the reign of British colonial rule for a long time hence the Britishers were responsible for creating the perfect ambiance for the growth of cricket.
Don Bradman was one such cricketer who took the game to a new height. Making his Test debut in 1928 against England with a batting average of 95.14 and record holder of 28,067 runs is widely cherished all over the world. His stupendous success in career created a flutter all over the world.
Another cricketer in the recent times who has set unprecedented trends all over is Sachin Tendulkar from India. Well known for his fiery strokes and amazing 4's and 6's he has created new milestones. Vivian Richards one of the biggest legends of cricket is internationally reckoned for his batting skills. The West Indies team won many matches under his captaincy and his cricket tactics on-field have been followed by many.
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