24 LIFE NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION sunshinecoastdaily.com.au Thursday, November 23, 2017 Catch this THE Baggy Green is the nickname given to the capeach 4 cricketer in the Aussie side wears on their head. A baggy PART green cap has been a part of the Australian test cricket NiE uniform since the early twentieth century. TERMS EQUIPMENT REQUIRED LIKE all sports, the game of cricket has its own set OTHER than the on field equipment of of rules. Knowing these HOWZAT stumps and bails, there are a few pieces of terms will help you equipment required to play the game. understand the game. ■ A ball average, bowling - The The ball used in cricket is a cork ball total of runs scored off a covered in leather, weighing between 155.9g bowler in the period to – THE GAME OF TEST and 163g. The two most common colours of which the average refers, cricket balls are red – used in Test cricket divided by the number of and First Class cricket, and white – used in wickets he took in that One Day matches. period. A proficient ■ A bat bowler will aim for an CRICKET Bats used in cricket are made of flat wood, average of less than 30. and connected to a conical handle. They are hat trick - Three wickets not allowed to be longer than 96.5cm and taken in successive TODAY the first ball will be bowled in the 2017/18 Test series have to be less than 10.8cm wide. While balls. A bowler who has there is no standard weight, most bats taken two successive between Australia and England at the Gabba cricket ground range between 1.2kg and 1.4kg. wickets is said to be “on ■ Clothing a hat-trick”, and the in Brisbane. Get bowled over and catch some info about the Other than the traditional whites of a third ball is the 'hat-trick collared shirt with short or long trousers, ball. great game of cricket and upcoming Ashes Test series. head-wear eg caps and sun hats are over - a series of six allowed. Additionally, players wear spiked consecutive balls, shoes, in order to improve traction on the bowled from one end by playing area. one bowler. No-balls and Dressed in white ■ Protective equipment wides do not count as MARKED with grass stains, mud flecks and the red To protect themselves against the impact of part of an over, so a scuff of the cricket ball, why is the cricketer’s uniform the ball hitting the body, cricket players bowler who bowls one white? wear protective gear. A helmet, abdomen must bowl an extra ball - White clothing has been traditionally a part of the guard, batting gloves, leg pads, thigh to compensate. game of cricket since the 1800s. guards, arm guards and a chest guard all wide - a ball that passes - White is a symbol of purity and Test cricket is help prevent injury. so far from the batsman considered the purest and highest standard of the that he cannot hit it. A game. wide counts one run to - White clothing reflects heat better and can be more the batting side's score. comfortable to wear. Test cricket requires players to be on the field for up to five days, in the hot summer sun. - Test cricket is played with a red ball. Wearing white makes it easier to spot the ball. CHECK IT OUT Book to read AUTHOR Felice Arena tells a ripper of a tale in his book Sporty Kids: Cricket. It’s an exciting adventure of highs and lows with a wonderful underlying message of positivity and determination. Tom Jellett’s illustrations add to the humour and are a great accompaniment to the story, perfect for the younger readers. TOMORROW: Howzat – the game of Test cricket Part 5 RESTORE SIGHT FOR JUST $25 4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND DON’T NEED TO BE DONATE NOW 1800 352352 HOLLOWS.ORG.AU.