Village cricket records!

Village cricket can sometimes produce some truly unbelievable records. Here are five remarkable ones:

1. The Longest Match: In 2011, in the village of Foulridge, England, a cricket match lasted an astounding 13 days! It was played continuously, with breaks only for bad light and rain. It became a local legend and raised significant funds for charity.

2. Solo Centurion: In a remote village in India, a cricketer named Pranav Dhanawade scored a staggering 1,009 runs in a single inning in 2016. This record remains unmatched in the history of youth cricket.

3. The World's Oldest Cricketer: In the small village of Stoke Gabriel in Devon, England, a man named Jim Webber made headlines in 2012. He played cricket regularly well into his 90s, making him one of the world's oldest active cricketers.

4. The Tiniest Ground: The village of Rottingdean in England boasts one of the smallest cricket grounds in the world. With boundaries just a few meters from the batsman, it's a paradise for boundary-hitters. Scoring can be prolific and sometimes unbelievable!

5. Infinite Run Chase: In the quaint village of Bramley, England, a match is played annually where the target is to chase down an "infinite" number of runs. It's all in good fun, but the idea is to see how many runs the chasing team can score in a set number of overs.

These records showcase the charm and uniqueness of village cricket, where the love for the game often transcends conventional rules and boundaries.


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