![]() ![]() Cricket advanced in the 19th century with the mode of playing being modified several times. Major cricket clubs were formed in London, Dartford, Slindon, Hadlow, and Bromley. The game of cricket grew in popularity in many parts of England in the 17th and 18th centuries. ![]() The basic rules of the game were modified and recorded in 1744. The earliest cricket match ever recorded took place at Kent in 1646. The ball was bowled along the ground in the early stages of the game, unlike today where it is tossed in the air. The earliest bats used in matches were like hockey sticks, which were long and heavy. A variety of similar games were played in England between the 13th century and 16th century. The game of cricket evolved from a simple game whereby a player bowled a ball at a tree stump or wicket gate, and another player stopped the ball with a simple bat. Other researchers suspect the name could have been derived from a French word ‘criquet’ which translates to ‘wooden post.’ English, Dutch, and French were the popular languages spoken in Southern England in the 15th century. It could also have borrowed the Dutch term – krick(-e) which means a stick. The game may have derived its name from an old English word ‘cryce’ which meant a crutch or rod. The earliest form of a cricket game is said to have been a children's game in parts of England. The game’s popularity grew throughout England and later spread to other parts of the world. As time passed the game developed and the tools used during matches evolved as well. ![]() A tree stump or a wooden stool acted as the wicket. A stone was used in the place of a ball, and the players used a simple bat shaped from a branch. In the early days, cricket was played by children in the countryside. Some researchers claim that the game was played from as early as the 13th century. Cricket is believed to have been invented in South England. ![]()
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