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It is to be believed that the cricket was originated in the 16th century. It was first started in England. Some believe that it was first played by the children in the weald of England. That time it was only the children’s game, but gradually older people also started playing this game. At that time balls were not of the same material that used to be today and trees were used to make stumps and bats.

The “cricket” name first derived from the French word criquet meaning wooden post.

1709-The first cricket match played between London and Kent.

1710-Cambridge university start playing cricket match .

1729-Oxford university start playing cricket match.

In 18 June 1744-rule written by London club.

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	Cricket is the most played sport in the world.it is an outside game.
	The game is played in the form of Test matches and One Day and T20 Internationals. The game was first played in southern England in the 16th century. Later, it developed into the national sport of England during the 18th century. At the end of the game, the team which scores the most is the winner. It is now played in over 100 countries. The cricket is played in three format: 1.TEST cricket-it is the longest format of the cricket. 2.One day international cricket-it’s a 50 over match. 3.T20I-the shortest format of the cricket
	HISTORY OF CRICKET : It is to be believed that the cricket was originated in the 16th century. It was first started in England. Some believe that it was first played by the children in the weald of England. That time it was only the children’s game, but gradually older people also started playing this game. At that time balls were not of the same material that used to be today and trees were used to make stumps and bats. The “cricket” name first derived from the French word criquet meaning wooden post. 1709-The first cricket match played between London and Kent. 1710-Cambridge university start playing cricket match . 1729-Oxford university start playing cricket match. In 18 June 1744-rule written by London club. 1760- First cricket club in England (Hambeldon club) First age of golden history.
	M.C.C. (Marylebone Cricket Club)Lords -1787 in London .Second golden age. The first international cricket match was played in 1844 between USA and Canada. And the First international test cricket match played in 1877 between Australia and England. 5TH June 1971-First one day match played between (Australia and England ). 1975-1st world cup (England) Australia vs West Indies. Winner-West Indies 1973-1st Women World cup (england) Australia vs England Winner-England 1988-Youth World Cup (Under 19)(Australia) Winner -Australia Runner up-Pakistan 1998-ICC Champion Trophy (Bangladesh) Winner-South Africa Runner up-West Indies 2007-1st T20 World cup(South Africa) Winner-India Runner up-Pakistan 2009-Women’s world cup T20(England) – Winner-England 2008-IPL (Indian Premier League)- Winner-Rajasthan Royal

1760- First cricket club in England (Hambeldon club) First age of golden history.