The history of cricket goes back as far as the 13th century and, like many other games, it has an English background. However, cricket is adored worldwide now and the Rainbow Nation has produced outstanding cricket players who have conquered the world. Cricketers must respect the spirit of cricket, which has respect, fair play and sportsmanship at its core. The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus sports department facilitates the growth of athletes who are cricket lovers, and the team competes in a number of competitions to provide the players with the perfect exposure.