

It's also a reference to the network speeds on which Google's game can be played. Instead of people playing on the field, the batsman is a cricket and the fielders are snails - which may be a reflection of the game's speed of play. To celebrate the tournament, Google has produced a doodle that doubles as a cricket game, with a twist. Yup, that distant cousin of baseball is in full swing too, as evidenced by the matches currently being played as part of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, an international tournament second in importance only to the Cricket World Cup.

As the summer days warm up, it's time to grab the ol' bat and ball and head for the cricket field.
