The term CRICKET TEAM is composed of two words, ELEVEN and 6 letters. The first word, ELEVEN, refers to the number of players in a cricket team. The second word, 6 letters, is a reference to the number of players on the field at any given time. Cricket teams are composed of 11 players, with 10 players on the field and one player as the wicket-keeper. The game of cricket is an international sport that originated in England and is now popular in many countries around the world.