How to Say "Cricket" in Hindi

क्रिकेट

krikeṭmasculine

The English word 'cricket' is translated into Hindi as क्रिकेट (krikeṭ). Wiktionary also lists वल्लकन्दुक (vallakanduk) and गेंद-बल्ला (gend-ballā).

Meaning: game (noun)

Ways to say it

क्रिकेट is the masculine noun used for the sport. The form वल्लकन्दुक and the compound गेंद-बल्ला are descriptive terms related to the game.

To say 'of cricket' (e.g., 'cricket match'), add the postposition 'ka' to the word, resulting in क्रिकेट का (krikeṭ kā).

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The suffix -बाज़ in बल्लेबाज़ (batsman) comes from Persian and is also used in words for gamblers or tricksters.
In India, क्रिकेट is often described as a 'religion' rather than just a sport, reflecting its deep cultural integration.
In Hindi commentary, a 'century' is often referred to as शतक (shatak), a word derived from the Sanskrit term for the number one hundred.

मेरे अंकल क्रिकेट के शौकिया खिलाड़ी हैं।
My uncle is an amateur cricket player.
This sentence is useful for describing someone as an amateur player of क्रिकेट.
Tatoeba #446313 by minshirui, translation #250246 by CK
साउथ अफ्रीका के दिग्गज तेज गेंदबाज डेल स्टेन ने टेस्ट क्रिकेट से संन्यास की घोषणा कर दी थी।
The legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn had recently announced his retirement from Test cricket.
This sentence is useful for discussing a player's retirement from Test क्रिकेट.
Tatoeba #10193904 by hackerman, translation #10193906 by hackerman
मुझे क्रिकेट खेलना बहुत पसंद है।
mujhe kriket khelna bahut pasand hai.
I love playing cricket.
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