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INDOOR CRICKET (Class 7)

Indoor cricket has developed as one of the most favourite hobbies for the children across the world. Indoor cricket as a hobby has proved to confer several positive effects on the children.

About the game
Indoor cricket is an alternative to the outdoor cricket. It is played between two teams of six to eight players each. The game shares many fundamental concepts with its traditional counterpart. However, it differs from its outdoor cousin on the field of play and on the manners by which runs are secured.

Venues
The venues where the indoor cricket tournaments are organized are generally comfortable. They have climate controlled environment, sufficient lighting, strong roofs, etc. Under such conditions the players are saved from getting overheated or get wet completely by sudden rain. These venues also have proper sitting arrangements for the spectators. Comfortable environment in the indoor cricket venues also fosters socializing among the players and the spectators after the game.

Advantages of indoor cricket
The indoor cricket as a hobby has an edge over the outdoor cricket in the following ways:

Children can play this game in all types of weather
It is safer than the outdoor cricket
Doesn’t require huge set-up
Doesn’t last for a long time like the outdoor cricket
Children can play this game quite comfortably and leisurely in the controlled environment
The parents can watch their children play quite comfortably from their seats and not get affected by the heat, cold or rain.

Benefits for the children
Indoor cricket helps in enhancing the decision-making abilities, skills for strategic thinking and concentration among children. It also sharpens their flexes, flexibility, speed and agility. The game also promotes integrity, sportsmanship, self control, sense of fair play and respect for others among the children.
It is for these reasons many schools in different countries have included this game in their school sports category. Many children who do not fare well in other sports often find themselves well fitted for this game.
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