Cricket is a SPORT that has been around for centuries and is popular in many countries. It is played between two teams of ELEVEN players each, with one team batting and the other fielding. The batting team's goal is to score as many runs as possible by hitting the ball with a BAT and running between two sets of wickets. The fielding team's goal is to prevent the batting team from scoring runs by catching the ball or getting the BATSMAN out. The game is divided into overs, which are six consecutive deliveries of the ball bowled by the same bowler. The game is considered FAIR if both teams have an equal chance of winning. Chirping is a sound made by crickets, which is also used to describe the sound of a cricket BAT hitting the ball. Sportsmanship is an important part of cricket, and players are expected to act in a respectful and courteous manner.