Question

Write down the international history of cricket.

Answer 1

1. Early origins: Records from 1300 mention a game resembling cricket being played in Kent. Cricket was first recorded as a game in England in the 16th century, and the first recorded match took place in Kent in 1646.
2. Development of the game: Cricket became popular in England during the 1700s. After 1760, overarm bowling gradually replaced underarm bowling.
3. Laws and administration: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was formed on 31 May 1787. It drew up a code of laws that was adopted widely, and it remains the custodian of cricket’s laws.
4. Spread and international matches: In the 19th century, cricket spread to places including India, the West Indies, South Africa and New Zealand. The first international match was played between the USA and Canada in 1844 in New York.
5. Test cricket: England toured Australia in 1877 and played two matches against Australian teams. These matches are regarded as the first Test matches.