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In today's busy and hectic lifestyle, sport's has become a major part of people's lives because it provides entertainment and excitement. There are numerous sports that are popular in different parts of the world. In the United States, the biggest sports market in the world, American Football is the most popular sport, in Europe and UK it is Football (soccer), in the Indian sub-continent and Australia it is Cricket that attracts the largest crowds. It is now the world's second most popular sport after soccer.Cricket's principal governing body is the International Cricket Council (ICC) which sets the international cricket calendar. The ICC has three levels of members: full, associate and affiliate members. The full members or the leading countries in the game are Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Zimbabwe. In addition there are 36 associate members and 60 affiliate members for a total of 106 members. The format of international cricket has evolved considerably over time.The MCC is only concerned with the laws of cricket; the International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body of Cricket.
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Dr.Krishna Kant Sahu is working as Associate Professor/Assistant Director at Amity School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Amity University, India.He is having more than 15 years experience in College and universities. He completted B.P.E., M.P.E., M.Phil, Ph.D from L.N.I.P.E.Gwalior(M.P.) , qualified U.G.C.(Net) and pursuing M.B.A.
