Indoor cricket is no different
from playing cricket on the field. However, the only difference is that you
have to play the game indoors, in a private and enclosed setting. In this game,
there are 2 teams involved, each having six to eight members. There is a
special indoor cricket netting planed
for playing the game.
Equipments Used
The stumps used for cricket are
utilized for indoor cricket too. However, the stumps are not fixed for apparent
reasons. They are usually collapsible stumps, with spring-lid attached. These
stumps spring back instantly to its standing position when completely knocked
over.
The cricket ball used for bowling
is a modified version. It is usually softer than the usual cricket ball, at the
centre. Another striking difference in the ball is its color – it is a yellow
colored ball. The color is chosen because it creates more apparent vision and
even determines the varied background of these two types of cricket games.
The bats used for playing indoor cricket
are slightly more specialized and light-weight. The gloves, on the other hand,
are also light-weight and made from cotton. There is no protective layer of
padding on the outer side. On the gloves’ palm-side, there is rubber dots
embedded for better grip.
There are some unique and distinctive
features and techniques of playing indoor cricket, especially when it comes to
bathing. The batsman has to strike the ball soon, thus making the ball bounce,
to ensure it reaches the corner, thus preventing fielders from coming in
contact. This is a typical shot in indoor cricket.
