Cricket ?????

Question

When did the sport of Cricket start ?

Answer 1

It is of unknown origin, but was neing widely played in England by the late 1600's, early 1700's. Its patrons were generally the aristocracy, who provided the grounds and raised teams.

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure Australia v England at Melbourne, Mar 15-19, 1877 was the first official game yes, but cricket was played a long time before this in England. Mostly on shortly cut grass with a leather ball and wooden bat.

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Answer 3

The day some idiot was bored and got the idea! sike

1787 in England!

Answer 4

the day when english men were out of jobs

Answer 5

It is much more older than that,

for a detailed overview of the history & development of cricket  go thru these.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_...