Cricket Cricket is a Bat-and-ball games, bat-and-ball game played between two Sports team, teams of eleven players on a cricket field, field, at the centre of which is a cricket pitch, pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two Bail (cr ...

has been a popular theme in

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, often used to showcase drama, teamwork, and cultural significance. Many films, like ''

Lagaan ''Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India'', or simply ''Lagaan'', () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language epic period musical sports drama film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film was produced by Aamir Khan, who stars alongside debuta ...

'' (2001) and '' Iqbal'' (2005), highlight cricket as a source of inspiration and struggle. TV shows and documentaries frequently explore the sport’s history, legendary players, and behind-the-scenes stories. Reality shows and biopics, such as '' MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'' (2016) and '' Inside Edge'' (2017), bring the game to a wider audience, blending entertainment with the passion of cricket.

Documentaries

* '' Prince Ranjitsinhji Practising Batting in the Nets'' (1897) (Australia) * ''

Trobriand Cricket Trobriand cricket refers to a unique version of the bat-and-ball sport cricket played by the Trobriand Islanders. They were first exposed to the game by Christian missionaries, who thought the game would discourage war among the natives. Howeve ...

: An Ingenious Response to Colonialism'' (1976) (Australia/Papua New Guinea) * ''The Australian Cricket Collection (Cricket History Series)'' (2002–2006) (Australia) ** ''Cricket in the 50s: Discovering New Boundaries'' (2002–2006) (Australia) ** ''Cricket in the 60s: Windows of Change'' (2002–2006) (Australia) ** ''Cricket in the 70s: Chappell Era'' (2002–2006) (2parts; Australia) ** ''Cricket in the 80s: Rookies, Rebels and Renaissance'' (2002–2006) (2 parts; Australia) * ''Not Cricket: The Basil d'Oliveira Conspiracy'' (2004) (UK) * ''Cricket and the Meaning of Life'' (2005) (Canada) * ''Breaking Boundaries'' (2008) (Ireland) * '' Out of the Ashes'' (2010) (UK/Afghanistan) * ''

Fire in Babylon ''Fire in Babylon'' is a 2010 British documentary film about the record-breaking West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and 1980s. Featuring stock footage and interviews with several former players and officials, including Colin Croft, Deryck Murr ...

'' (2010) (UK) * ''From the Ashes'' (2011) (UK) * ''Cricket Nation'' (2012) (Canada) * ''Cricket & Parc Ex: A Love Story'' (2015) (Canada) * ''Beyond All Boundaries'' (2014) (USA/India) * '' Death of a Gentleman'' (2015) (UK) * '' Sachin: A Billion Dreams'' (2017) (India) * '' The Test'' (2020) (Australia) * ''The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan'' (2025) (Netflix)

Films

* '' The Final Test'' (1953) (UK) * ''

The Shout ''The Shout'' is a 1978 British horror film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. It was based on a short story by Robert Graves and adapted for the screen by Skolimowski and Michael Austin. The film was the first to be produced by Jeremy Thomas unde ...

'' (1978) (UK) * ''

Outside Edge ''Outside Edge'' is a play written by Richard Harris about a village cricket team trying to win a game of cricket whilst sorting out their various marital problems. Plot Roger is having trouble getting a team together for the afternoons fixt ...

'' (1982) (UK) * ''

P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang ''P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang'', also released as ''Kipperbang'', is a British television film first shown on Channel 4 on its second night, 3 November 1982. Written by Jack Rosenthal as part of the ''First Love'' series, it is a coming-of-age fi ...

'' (1982) (UK) * ''

Arthur's Hallowed Ground ''Arthur's Hallowed Ground'' is a 1983 British TV film directed by Freddie Young. Cast *Jimmy Jewel * Vas Blackwood *Jean Boht * David Swift * Bernard Gallagher *Michael Elphick *Derek Benfield * John Flanagan *Sam Kelly * Al Ashton * Mark Drewry ...

'' (1984) (UK) * ''

Playing Away ''Playing Away'' is a 1986 TV comedy film directed by Horace Ové, from a screenplay by Caryl Phillips. Premise In the story, an English cricket team, fictitiously named "Sneddington" (based in Lavenham, Suffolk), invites a team of West Indi ...

'' (1987) (UK) * '' Awwal Number'' (1990) (India) * '' Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India'' (2001) (India) * '' I Love You Da'' (2002) (India) * ''

Stumped Stumped is a method of Dismissal (cricket), dismissing a batter (cricket), batter in cricket, in which the wicket-keeper put down the wicket, puts down the wicket of the Glossary_of_cricket_terms#S, striker while the striker is out of their Bat ...

'' (2003) (India) * ''

Wondrous Oblivion ''Wondrous Oblivion'' is a 2003 British film directed and written by Paul Morrison and produced by Jonny Persey. Set in suburban south London in 1960, several themes run through the film, though the main storyline concerns the friendship betwe ...

'' (2003) (UK) * '' Iqbal'' (2005) (India) * ''

Chennai 600028 ''Chennai 600028'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu in his directorial debut. It stars Jai, Shiva, Premji, Aravind Akash, Nithin Sathya and newcomers Ajay Raj, Vijay Vasanth, Prasanna, ...

'' (2007) (India) * '' Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii'' (2007) (India) * '' Say Salaam India'' (2007) (India) * '' Hit for Six'' (2009) (Barbados) * '' Meerabai Not Out'' (2008) (India) * '' Jannat'' (2008) (India) * '' Hansie'' (2008) (South Africa) * ''

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'' (2009) (India) * '' World Cupp 2011'' (2009) (India) * '' 99'' (2009) (India) * ''

Dil Bole Hadippa! ''Dil Bole Hadippa!'' (transl. ''The heart says hurray!'') is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language Sports film, sports comedy film directed by Anurag Singh (director), Anurag Singh and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film ...

'' (2009) (India) * ''

Le Chakka ''Le Chakka'' () is a 2010 Indian Bengali-language sports comedy drama film co-written and directed by Raj Chakraborty. Produced by Shyam Aggarwal under the banner of Srijan Arts, the screenplay and dialogues of the film were by Padmanabha Dasgu ...

'' (2010) (India) * '' Patiala House'' (2011) (India) * ''

Sinhawalokanaya ''Sinhawalokanaya'' (සිංහාවලෝකනය - Lion's Pride) is a 2011 in film, 2011 Sinhala language, Sinhala sports drama film written and directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa. The film features DeLon, Dilan Jay and Raini Charuka Goo ...

'' (2011) (Sri Lanka) * '' Golconda High School'' (2011) (India) * ''

Potta Potti ''Potta Potti '' is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy film written and directed by newcomer Yuvaraj Dhayalan, featuring cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh in the starring role alongside several newcomers. The film, initially titled ''Pattai P ...

'' (2011) (India) *''

Dhoni Mahendra Singh Dhoni (; born 7 July 1981) is an Indian professional cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter and a wicket-keeper. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific wicket-keeper batsmen and captains and one of the greatest O ...

'' (2012) (India) * ''

Ferrari Ki Sawaari ''Ferrari Ki Sawaari'' (translation: ''A Ride In The Ferrari'') is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language sports comedy drama film written and directed by Rajesh Mapuskar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra under the production banners of Eros Internatio ...

'' (2012) (India) * '' Main Hoon Shahid Afridi'' (2013) (Pakistan) * ''

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'' (2014) (India) * '' Jeeva'' (2014) (India) * '' Bangalore 560023'' (2015) (India) * '' Azhar'' (2016) (India) * '' M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'' (2016) (India) * '' Chennai 600028 II'' (2016) (India) * '' 22 Yards'' (2018) (India) *'' Kanaa'' (2018) (India) * '' Son of Manjeet Singh'' (2018) * '' The Zoya Factor'' (2019) (India) * ''

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'' (2019) (India) * ''

Majili ''Majili'' () is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language romantic sports drama film directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner of Shine Screens Production. The film stars Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Pra ...

'' (2019) (India) * '' 83'' (2021) (India) * '' Kaun Pravin Tambe?'' (2022) (India) * ''

'' (2022) (India) * ''

Shabaash Mithu ''Shabaash Mithu'' is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Srijit Mukherji and produced by Viacom18 Studios. The film was based on the life of former Test and ODI captain of the India women's national cricket ...

'' (2022) (India) * '' Kacchey Limbu'' (2022) (India) * ''

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'' (2023) (India) * ''

Ghoomer ''Ghoomer'' () is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film written and directed by R. Balki. It stars Shabana Azmi, Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, and Angad Bedi. The film had its world premiere as the opening film at the 12th Indian ...

'' (2023) (India) * '' Hukus Bukus'' (2023) (India) * ''

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'' (2024) (India) * '' Mr. & Mrs. Mahi'' (2024) (India) * '' Lubber Pandhu'' (2024) (India)

TV series

* '' The Magnificent Six and a Half'' – episode: ''It's Not Cricket'' (1969) (UK) * ''

Dad's Army ''Dad's Army'' is a British television British sitcom, sitcom about the United Kingdom's Home Guard (United Kingdom), Home Guard during the World War II, Second World War. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft (TV producer), David Crof ...

'' – episode 4.10: ''The Test'' (1970) (UK) *'' All Creatures Great and Small'' – episode 2.9: The Name of the Game (1978) (UK) * ''Doctor Who – Black Orchid'' (1982) (UK) * '' Bodyline: It's Not Just Cricket'' (1984) (Australia) * ''

Ever Decreasing Circles ''Ever Decreasing Circles'' is a British sitcom which ran on BBC1 between 1984 and 1989, consisting of four series and one feature-length special. It was written by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, and it reunited them with Richard Briers, who ha ...

'' – episode 2.2: ''The Cricket Match'' (1984) (UK) * '' Malgudi Days'' – episodes: various (1986) (India) * ''

Inspector Morse Endeavour Morse, GM, is the namesake character of the series of "Morse" detective novels by British author Colin Dexter, a Detective Chief Inspector in the Thames Valley Police in Oxford, England. On television he was portrayed by John ...

'' – episode: ''Deceived by Flight'' (1989) (UK) * '' Duck Tales'' – episode 1.51 – Take Me Out of the Ballgame (Duckworth mistakes Baseball for Cricket) (1987) (USA) * ''

Grace & Favour ''Grace & Favour'' (known as ''Are You Being Served? Again!'' in the United States) is a British television sitcom that was first broadcast on BBC One, BBC1 from 10 January 1992 to 8 February 1993. It served as a sequel series to ''Are You Being ...

'' – episode 2.2: " The Cricket Match" (1993) (UK) * ''

'' (a UK sitcom based on the stage play of the same name) (1994–1996) (UK) * '' Gower's Cricket Monthly'' (1995–1998) (UK) * ''Champion'' (1998–1999) (India) * ''

Sports Night ''Sports Night'' is an American comedy drama television series about a fictional sports news show also called ''Sports Night''. It focuses on the friendships, pitfalls and ethical issues the creative talent of the program face while trying to pr ...

'' – episode: 1.21 ''Ten Wickets'' (1999) (USA) * ''

Midsomer Murders ''Midsomer Murders'' is a British Mystery fiction, mystery television series, adapted by Anthony Horowitz and Douglas Watkinson from the novels in the ''Chief Inspector Barnaby'' book series created by Caroline Graham (writer), Caroline Graham. ...

'' – episodes 2.3: " Dead Man's Eleven" (1999), 19.3: " Last Man Out" (2017) (UK) * ''

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries ''The Inspector Lynley Mysteries'' is a British crime drama television series that aired on BBC One from 12 March 2001 to 1 June 2008, consisting of six series and 24 episodes. The protagonist, Detective Inspector Thomas "Tommy" Lynley, 8th Earl ...

'' – episode 2.1: ''Playing for the Ashes'' (2002) (UK) * '' An Aussie Goes Barmy'' (2006) (Australia) * '' Cricket Star'' (2006–2007) (India) * ''Champions of the World'' (2007–2008) (India) * '' Jersey No. 10'' (2007–2008) (India) * ''

Extraaa Innings T20 ''Extraaa Innings T20'' (also popularly called 'Extra Innings') is a cricket based show telecast in between match sessions during the Indian Premier League (IPL) that covered match analysis and expert opinions from commentators, retired players ...

'' (2008–2017) (India) * '' An Aussie Goes Bolly'' (2008) (Australia) * ''

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' (), often abbreviated as ''TMKOC'', is an Indian sitcom and Indian comedy based on the weekly column ''Duniya Ne Undha Chasma'' by Tarak Mehta for the magazine '' Chitralekha''. Produced by Asit Kumarr Modi ...

'' (A fictional cricket tournament "Gokuldham Premiere League" takes place in the series) (2008–2014) (India) * '' Empire of Cricket'' (2009) (UK) * '' Knights and Angels'' (2009) (India) * ''

Best of Luck Nikki ''Best of Luck Nikki'' is an Indian sitcom that originally aired on Disney Channel from 3 April 2011 to 16 April 2016. The series is the official Indian adaptation of the American series '' Good Luck Charlie,'' with a similar plot. The adapta ...

'' – episode 1.3: ''Narendra Tauji – A Cricket Freak'' (2011) (India) * '' Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'' (2012) (Australia) * ''

The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir ''The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir'' is a Disney Channel India sitcom, which premiered between 8 April 2012 to 18 August 2013. The series is an Indian adaptation of the American show ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody''. Starring Siddharth Thakkar, ...

'' – episode 1.15: ''Big Hair & Cricket'' (2012) (India) * ''

Downton Abbey ''Downton Abbey'' is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. It first aired in the United Kingdom on ITV (TV network), ITV on 26 September 2010 and in the United St ...

'' – episode 3.8 (2012) (UK) * '' Suraj: The Rising Star'' (2012–2013) (India) * '' Howzzattt'' (2013) (India) * ''

Father Brown (2013 TV series) ''Father Brown'' is a British period detective television series loosely based on the Father Brown short stories by G. K. Chesterton, starring Mark Williams as the titular crime-solving Roman Catholic priest. Broadcast began on BBC One on 14 ...

'' – episode 3.5: "

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" (2015) (UK) * '' Sumit Sambhal Lega'' (2015–2016) (India) * '' Mid Wicket Tales'' (2015–2016) (India) * '' Tamanna'' (2016) (India) * '' ICC Cricket 360°'' (2016–present) (USA) * '' Inside Edge'' (2017–present) (India) * '' The Night Watchmen'' (2018–present) (Australia) * '' Bluey'' (2018–present, Australia) – Series 3, Episode 47 "Cricket" (2023) * ''Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan'' (2018) (India) * '' Selection Day'' (2018–2019) (India) * '' Cricket Fever: Mumbai Indians'' (2019) (India) * '' Roar of The Lion'' (2019) (India) * '' The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team'' (2020) (Australia) * ''Bandon Mein Tha Dum'' (2022) (India) * ''

Baarwan Khiladi ''Baarwan Khiladi'' is a Pakistani sports drama web series produced by Nina Kashif and Mahira Khan in her debut production under her banner Soul Fry Films. It is directed by Adnan Sarwar. The cast of the web series include Kinza Hashmi, Shahvee ...

'' (2022) (Pakistan) * ''Inside Story: A Season With Rajasthan Royals'' (2020) (India) * ''Sixer'' (2022) (India)

Indoor cricket

* ''

Full Toss A full toss is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. It describes any delivery that reaches the batsman without bouncing on the pitch first. A full toss which reaches the batsman above the waist is called a beamer. This is not a valid ...

'' (2004–2005) (India) * ''Box Cricket League'' (2014–2019) (India) * ''Box Cricket League - Punjab (BCL Punjab)'' (2016) (India)

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