Cricket

Cricket history begins in the late 16th century originated in south-east England and became its national sports in the 18th-century.it is governances by (ICC) International cricket council which has more than a hundred countries membership. cricket is the world's second most popular game after football.

Few important dates in cricketing history:

In 1744 First ever law of cricket made by London club, standardize the pitch as 22 yards’ long.

In 1769 Very First century recorded by John Minshull playing for Duke of Dorset’s against Wrotham.

1774 first leg before wicket law devised.

1788 law of cricket revisited by MCC.

1795 the very first leg before wicket dismissal recorded.

1806 first match at lords between players and gentlemen.

1807 john Willes playing for Kent mentions straight armed bowling.

1828 MCC legitimate the bowler to raise his hand level with his elbow.

1836 batting pads were invented.

1844 The first ever official international match played between Canada and united states.

1877 first test match Australia v England.
England lost to Australia by 45 runs at Melbourne.

1879 first hat trick instance recorded.
Australian pacer Fred Spofforth who dismissed three English batsmen with consecutive three deliveries.

1880 First test match in England at Oval cricket ground
England beats Australia by five wickets.

1889 South Africa’s first test match.

1900 A over becomes six balls over instated of five-ball over.

1928 west indies’ first ever test match.

1930 New Zealand’s first test match.

1932 India’s first test match.

1948 A five-day test match cricket begins in England.

1952 Pakistan’s test debut against India at Delhi
India winning by an innings and 70 runs.

1971 First ever ODI was played between Australia and England at MCC.

1975 The very first World Cup played. West Indies won at lords against Australia.

1976 The very first women’s match played Between Australia and England.

1982 Sri Lanka's debut Test Match.

1991 South Africa return in International Cricket.

1992 Zimbabwe played a first test match.

1993 The ICC becomes the independent organization With its own CEO.

1998 ICC started ICC Knockout Tournament.
South Africa beats West Indies in the final at Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka. Later its name changed to ICC Champions trophy in 2002.

2005 The shortened format introduced Australia defeated New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.

2007 First ever T20 Word cup played in South Africa India Beats Pakistan in the final and becomes first T20 Champion.