Cricket History

I love cricket, and everything about it. Over the past 10 years its nearly been the center of my life. But I have never fancied myself as "knower" of the game.

One Day International cricket has changed so much in the last decade or so that its virtually a different ball game compared to the era before the 90s and the early days of ODI cricket. The par score in an inning has changed dramatically and the average striker rate of batsman has gone way up compared to 80's and 90s. So when we make an argument who is the greatest ODI batsman of all times it gets difficult when we have to compare batsman of different Era.

Cricket is 2nd Most Popular sport, behind soccer. History of Cricket started hundreds of years ago during the 16th century. Cricket Has Produced Some Greatest Cricketers.

Discover the history of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Lord's Cricket Ground. Explore our online archives or experience a Tour of the ground.

The origin of cricket is unknown. Most probably, its name was derived from the Old English cryce, which means “stick,” and, in its rude form, resembled the 13th century game known as club-ball.

England's national summer sport, which is now played throughout the world, particularly in Australia, India, Pakistan, the West Indies, and the British Isles.

The origins of the game of cricket are lost in the mists of time. There is a reference in the household accounts of King Edward I in 1300 of a game much like cricket being played in Kent.

The game is both very British and, to Americans, very confusing. But it was once our national pastime, and its gaining fans on these shores.

The game of cricket has a known history spanning from the 16th century to the present day, with international matches played since 1844, although the official history of international Test cricket began in 1877.

Collection of resources about the game, national associations and sides, series and tournaments.