History of Cricket

Here are 10 points on the history of cricket:

Cricket is believed to have originated in south-east England in the 16th century.

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The first reference to cricket being played as an adult sport was in 1611.

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Cricket became an established sport in England in the 18th century.

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The first Test match was played between England and Australia in Melbourne in 1877.

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Cricket spread to other parts of the world in the 19th century, including the West Indies, India, Australia, and South Africa.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) was founded in 1909 to govern the sport internationally.

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Women's cricket began to be played in the early 20th century.

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Cricket became a professional sport in the 20th century.

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Cricket became a global sport in the 21st century, with major leagues and tournaments in all major cricket-playing countries.

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Cricket is now one of the most popular sports in the world, with billions of fans around the globe.

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What is The History of Cricket Sports?

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