Cricket is a very exciting sports and it is played by many countries around the world. Its history is dated back to the 17 century in England, and now this magnificent sport is one of the world's most favorite sports. Cricket is played in almost all former British colonies. There are more than one hundred countries that play cricket. The International Cricket Council is the organization which is responsible for making rules and regulations, and it is also responsible for organizing international matches. The International Cricket Council currently has approximately one hundred and five members and is still growing. There will be fourteen countries playing in the Cricket world cup 2011 in the Indian sub-continent. This wonderful event is scheduled to start on February 19, 2011.

You can watch the Cricket World Cup 2011 on many television stations around the world. There will be lots of cricket pictures and live cricket score cards available on the Internet. Many fans who love cricket will be going to the Indian sub-continents to support their home teams and to watch some excited cricket matches.

Defending champion, Australia, will be expected to retain the cup, but many countries like South Africa and England is hoping to beat Australia. England is also expecting to win many games and to even go to the finals. South Africa is among one of the best one day teams in the tournament. Sri Lanka is hoping to win another world cup after many years. Pakistan will be playing their hearts out and will hope to win a couple of games and move on to the semifinals.

There are lots of companies that will be streaming live cricket score cards and post many cricket pictures. Let's not forget to mention the number one one-day team ranked by the ICC. Being one of the host countries of cricket world cup 2011, they are expected to go to the finals and probably win the cup, but they have to get pass South Africa first in group B. This year's cricket world cup is going to be one best tournament in cricket history