What is .CRICKET?

.CRICKET is a sports domain extension that clearly signals cricket related content. It suits clubs, leagues, blogs, and media outlets.

Who can register a .CRICKET domain?

Anyone can register a .CRICKET domain.

It is common among local teams, national fan communities, bloggers, and training academies.

Why people choose .CRICKET

  • Extremely clear link to the cricket sport
  • Ideal for teams, leagues, and fan groups
  • Good for blogs and match analysis
  • Helps attract a very targeted audience

History and Background of the .CRICKET Domain

The .CRICKET domain extension was delegated in the mid-2010s as part of ICANN's new generic top-level domain program. Delegation refers to the point when a domain extension is officially added to the global domain name system and becomes technically active.

After delegation, the extension typically went through standard launch phases, including a sunrise period (which allows trademark holders to register names first) before becoming available to the general public. Today, .CRICKET is commonly used for cricket-related news, teams, and fan communities.

Why you might not choose .CRICKET

  • Very narrow focus: Only suitable for cricket related topics.
  • Regional interest: The sport is more popular in certain regions than others.
  • Lower general recognition: Many users still expect a .COM domain.
  • Brand expansion limits: Hard to use if you later cover multiple sports.

For flexible branding, Website.com continues to offer widely known extensions like .COM, .NET, and .ORG instead of .CRICKET.

Similar alternatives available at Website.com

  • .COM – great for sports brands and news sites
  • .NET – suitable for communities and fan forums
  • .ORG – ideal for leagues, clubs, and non profit sports groups
  • .INFO – useful for statistics, fixtures, and match reports

FAQs

Is .CRICKET only for professional teams?

No. Local clubs, youth teams, fans, and bloggers can all use .CRICKET.

Can I transfer a .CRICKET domain to Website.com?

Not at this time, as Website.com does not support this extension.

Is .CRICKET good for international audiences?

It can be, especially in cricket loving countries, but .COM may still provide broader recognition overall.