Chapter 1
From sheep pastures to Lord's
Chapter 2
The many shapes of the game
Chapter 3
The global heartbeat of cricket
Chapter 4
The science behind the swing
Chapter 5
Legends, records, and controversies
YOUR GOAL
Master of The global game of cricket
Ch 1 · From sheep pastures to Lord's
dave From sheep pastures to Lord's
We started with a shepherd’s crook, now we’re walking out at Lord’s!
dave The official rules of cricket were first written down in 1744 to settle betting disputes.
dave Early cricket bats resembled hockey sticks to deal with balls rolled along the ground.
Fun Fact
Ancient cricket balls: Early cricket balls were made of rolled sheep wool wrapped in leather.
Glossary
cricket (noun)
An outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets by two teams of eleven players. The sport evolved from medieval shepherd games in English pastures to a structured London pastime by 1787.
An outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets by two teams of eleven players. The sport evolved from medieval shepherd games in English pastures to a structured London pastime by 1787.
Quiz
What major change in bowling style in the 1770s led to the adoption of straight cricket bats?
Quiz
Where was the historic 1844 international cricket match between the US and Canada played?