By Anshika Verma19, Mar 2025 12:40 PMjagranjosh.com
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Cricket is the most-loved game in the world, people call it an emotion not just a game but do you know which country invented cricket? Tap to read about it!
Which Country Invented Cricket?
Cricket was invented in south-eastern England initially. It keeps on evolving in the medieval period.
Spread and Popularity
Cricket became the leading and loved sport of English and gained popularity in the initial half of the 18th century.
First cricket matches
Do you know the first test match was played in 1877 between England and Australia. In the second half of the 19th century, first international cricket was played.
International Cricket Council (ICC)
The International Cricket Council is the government body that is responsible for conducting cricket events and promoting them.
When cricket came to India?
In the 17th and 18th century, cricket was firstly introduced in India by sailors and traders of the English East India Company.
Father of cricket
England is the country which is popularly known as the ‘father of cricket sport.’