Birth of Cricket
The game of cricket has a known history starting in the late 16 century. Having started in south-east England, it turned into the nation's national game in the 18 century and has grown all inclusive in the 19 and 20th centuries. Universal matches have been played since 1844 and Test cricket started, reflectively perceived, in 1877. Cricket is the world's second most famous observer wear after affiliation football. Administration is by the International Cricket Council (ICC) which has more than one hundred individuals although just ten play Test cricket.
Evolution of Cricket
The first ever international cricket game was between the USA and Canada in 1844. The match was played at the grounds of the St George's Cricket Club in New York.
In 1859, a team of leading English professionals set off to North America on the first-ever overseas tour and, in 1862, the first English team toured Australia. Between May and October 1868, a team of Australian Aborigines toured England in what was the first Australian cricket team to travel overseas.
In 1877, an England touring team in Australia played two matches against full Australian XIs that are now regarded as the inaugural Test matches. The following year, the Australians toured England for the first time and the success of this tour ensured a popular demand for similar ventures in future. No Tests were played in 1878 but more soon followed and, at The Oval in 1882, the Australian victory in a tense finish gave rise to The Ashes. South Africa became the third Test nation in 1889.
Growth of Test Cricket
When the Imperial Cricket Conference (as it was originally called) was founded in 1909, only England, Australia and South Africa were members. West Indies (1928), New Zealand (1930) and India (1932) became Test nations before the Second World War and Pakistan (1952) soon afterwards. The international game grew with several ICC Affiliate Members getting involved and, in the closing years of the 20th century, three of those became Test nations also: Sri Lanka (1982), Zimbabwe (1992) and Bangladesh (2000).
Test cricket remained the sport's highest level of standard throughout the 20th century but it had its problems, notably in the infamous "Bodyline Series" of 1932–33 when Douglas Jardine's England used so-called "leg theory" to try and neutralise the run-scoring brilliance of Australia's Don Bradman.
Important Championship
World Cup.
Champions Trophy.
World Twenty20.
ICC Trophy.
Intercontinental Cup.
World Cricket League.
Under-19 World Cup.
Super Series
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