There's drama, chases, nail-biting ends, spectacular performances, tributes and what not. Everything that proves, it is more than just a sport.
In fact, it is a collection of memories. Full of moments that bring out emotions, in those who play it and those who watch it. Because somehow, we are all part of it. We are all part of the emotion.
Here are 25 photos that prove the same:
1. Misbah Ul Haq falls to his knees as the Indians celebrate their first World T20 win.
It was an emotional ride for both sets of fans and teams.
2. Virat Kohli bids farewell to Kumar Sangakkara, after the legend's final Test.
Kohli also sent him a personal note thanking him for his contribution to the game.
3. Andrew Flintoff consoles Brett Lee after England clinched a famous two-run victory in the Ashes.
4. Kohli slumps to his knees after a tiring and match-winning knock against Australia in the 2016 World T20.
5. Graeme Smith walks in to bat with a broken arm after the 9th wicket fell for South Africa against the Aussies.
His effort went in vain, but his heroics did not.
6. Virat Kohli dedicates his match-winning half century to Sachin Tendulkar, at the 2016 World T20, vs Pakistan.
Sachin was in the stands and thanked Kohli for the incredible gesture.
7. AB de Villiers in tears after South Africa get knocked out of the 2015 World Cup.
8. Virat Kohli gifts his bat to Pakistani pacer Mohd Amir before the India-Pakistan World T20 match, 2016.
9. Sachin Tendulkar bids goodbye to the game that saw him become God.
10. Grant Elliot consoles Dale Steyn after the Kiwis knocked out South Africa to reach the 2015 WC final.
11. Yuvraj Singh offers sympathy to Wahab Riaz, whose Chamions Triphy 2017 ended with an injury.
12. Steve Smith pays tribute to the then recently deceased Phil Hughes.
13. South Africa's Imran Tahir prays with Afghani players on the eve of their match.