Why are there only eleven players on a cricket team?

Answer 1

Because Cricket began in Northern Europe sometime after the Roman Empire and before the Normans invaded England.King edward the VIII had 11 courteers who all played with his 11 replacements ,and the winning team would retain the court.

Answer 2

When it comes to cricket, the teams should have enough players to fill up each side and have enough batsmen to score runs. There is the wicket-keeper, 5 bowlers, and 5 batsmen, to create a balanced number of different types of players.

Answer 3

Read this it will explain

http://www.stevens.edu/cricket/intro.pdf