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Everything About Cricket

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Writing down the official laws

dave The official rules of cricket were first written down in 1744 to settle betting disputes.

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The evolution of the cricket bat

dave Early cricket bats resembled hockey sticks to deal with balls rolled along the ground.

Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Ancient cricket balls: Early cricket balls were made of rolled sheep wool wrapped in leather.

Quizzes

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Why did early cricket bats have a curved shape like a hockey stick?

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What major change in bowling style in the 1770s led to the adoption of straight cricket bats?

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What target did medieval shepherds originally bowl at in early cricket?

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Where was the earliest written reference to cricket found in 1597?

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Which historic club became the official custodian of cricket's laws in 1787?

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Which two countries played in the world's first international cricket match in 1844?

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Where was the historic 1844 international cricket match between the US and Canada played?

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In what year were the first official "Laws of Cricket" written down?

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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.

Gossip

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Gossip

Which historic cricket bat shape looks the coolest?

Videos

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dave The evolution of the cricket bat

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dave The surprising first international match

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dave Writing down the official laws

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dave How shepherds started the game