Is cricket is forbidden in islam and also tell the condition for why it is forbidden?
Answer:
(Fatwa: 464/420=L)
Sports played for health and exercise are allowed provided they do not cause uncovering or slackness in religious duties. But, if sport is turned into objective of life leading to laziness in performing religious matters then it is unlawful. Cricket also has the same ruling.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband