Now England’s official national sport, it is said that cricket began as a children’s game in the Weald of rural England. This year’s round robin will be hosted in England and Wales. Ten teams earn their chance to compete for the cup through a qualifying process that takes five to six years. Taking place every four years, the Cricket World Cup is the world’s leading contest in one-day cricket, and has become one of the most popular sporting events on the planet. Today’s Doodle celebrates the International Cricket Council’s 2019 World Cup, which opens at the Oval in London.
Over 100 players, 10 teams, but only one cup.
