| The game of cricket has always been loved by | | | | increasing with the passage of time. |
| the entire country. Whenever a tournament | | | | |
| starts, the cricket enthusiasts forget their | | | | The cricket history is a complete |
| daily work and sticks to his/her television | | | | encyclopedia of various sides of the game. |
| set. The majority of cricket lovers have a | | | | Cricket 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 16th | | | | Sussex and Kent. In the same century, the |
| century era or even back to give you an | | | | cricket spread to North America via English |
| insight into the origin of game. The history | | | | colonies. In 18th century, the cricket moved |
| of cricket throws light on every aspect of | | | | to West Indies and India. Similarly, it |
| the cricket, be it county cricket, local | | | | spread to New Zealand and South Africa in |
| cricket or international cricket. Cricket | | | | 19th century. This part of the cricket |
| history also informs about the initial rules | | | | history 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 in | | | | The game of cricket has got a rich history |
| the game. The bat used in the present | | | | that 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 a | | | | important part of the game. Cricket history |
| hockey stick. In the earlier times, stone | | | | has got all the details about the earlier |
| pieces were used as balls. They are now made | | | | formation of rules. In 1727, the "articles of |
| up of cork and are covered with hand-stitched | | | | agreement" was formed to determine the code |
| leather quarters. Cricket history has always | | | | of practice. The rules were further amended |
| been a source of information for the cricket | | | | in 1774 after the innovation of middle |
| lovers. This information can also be used as | | | | stumps, lbw and other factors. Cricket |
| reference material, when a cricket enthusiast | | | | history does not end here; rather it has a |
| needs to have a comprehensive knowledge of | | | | whole lot of information about the |
| the game. | | | | nitty-gritty of cricket. |
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| Cricket history depicts the true spirit of | | | | Cricket and only cricket has become the need |
| the game. This history familiarizes you with | | | | of cricket lovers. You get to see a good |
| the tradition and culture of cricket. Cricket | | | | bowler or a batsman or an all-rounder in |
| history always raised the curiosity of the | | | | every part of the country. The talent of |
| cricket enthusiasts. It is because cricket | | | | cricket is shinning in the light of the |
| history sharpens their knowledge about the | | | | increasing 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 to | | | | a thorough knowledge of cricket history. It |
| delve deep into the game and understand the | | | | is because this information will help them to |
| facts. The game of cricket has earned a wide | | | | enhance their knowledge. |
| acclaim and its popularity chart is | | | | |