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Cricket History: A Glorious Past

The game of cricket has always been loved byincreasing  with  the  passage  of  time.
the entire country. Whenever a tournament
starts, the cricket enthusiasts forget theirThe cricket history is a complete
daily work and sticks to his/her televisionencyclopedia of various sides of the game.
set. The majority of cricket lovers have aCricket was first played by adults in the
thorough knowledge of the cricket history.beginning of 17th century, in some parts of
Cricket history can take you to the 16thSussex and Kent. In the same century, the
century era or even back to give you ancricket spread to North America via English
insight into the origin of game. The historycolonies. In 18th century, the cricket moved
of cricket throws light on every aspect ofto West Indies and India. Similarly, it
the cricket, be it county cricket, localspread to New Zealand and South Africa in
cricket or international cricket. Cricket19th century. This part of the cricket
history also informs about the initial ruleshistory informs about the increasing
and regulations formed, for playing the game.popularity of the game in various parts of
the  world.
Cricket history informs you about the origin
of bat, which is one of the prime things inThe game of cricket has got a rich history
the game. The bat used in the presentthat unfolds interesting facts about the
tournaments was invented in 18th century;game. Rules and regulations have been an
while the earlier form of bat resembled aimportant part of the game. Cricket history
hockey stick. In the earlier times, stonehas got all the details about the earlier
pieces were used as balls. They are now madeformation of rules. In 1727, the "articles of
up of cork and are covered with hand-stitchedagreement" was formed to determine the code
leather quarters. Cricket history has alwaysof practice. The rules were further amended
been a source of information for the cricketin 1774 after the innovation of middle
lovers. This information can also be used asstumps, lbw and other factors. Cricket
reference material, when a cricket enthusiasthistory does not end here; rather it has a
needs to have a comprehensive knowledge ofwhole lot of information about the
the  game.nitty-gritty  of  cricket.
Cricket history depicts the true spirit ofCricket and only cricket has become the need
the game. This history familiarizes you withof cricket lovers. You get to see a good
the tradition and culture of cricket. Cricketbowler or a batsman or an all-rounder in
history always raised the curiosity of theevery part of the country. The talent of
cricket enthusiasts. It is because cricketcricket is shinning in the light of the
history sharpens their knowledge about theincreasing fame of the game. This makes it
game and makes a core base for them. In fact,necessary for the cricket enthusiasts to have
cricket history helps the enthusiasts toa thorough knowledge of cricket history. It
delve deep into the game and understand theis because this information will help them to
facts. The game of cricket has earned a wideenhance their knowledge.
acclaim and its popularity chart is



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