A file image of youngsters being taught the finer points of the game.
CRICKET has a huge following around the world, with an estimated 2.5bil people watching the game.
Popular in countries like New Zealand, Australia, the UK, India, Pakistan and Caribbean nations, the sport has been growing since it was first played in Guilford, Surrey in 1550.
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