2 Things You Must Know About FIRST COUNTRY THAT PLAYS CRICKET

Who is the first country that plays cricket 🏏 ?? 

In London and the south-eastern counties of England, cricket became well-known in the first part of the 18th century. Travel restrictions prevented it from spreading much, but it was gradually gaining popularity in other parts of England. Women's cricket has a history dating back to 1745, when the first recorded match was played in Surrey.

The first Laws of Cricket were created in 1744 and later revised in 1774 to include innovations like lbw, a third stump, the middle stump, and a maximum bat width. The "Star and Garter Club," whose members went on to create the renowned Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1787, developed the codes. The Laws were promptly turned over to MCC, who has been updating them ever since to the present.

How was ancient time bat look like?? 

After 1760, when bowlers started pitching the ball, rolling the ball along the ground became obsolete. In response, the straight bat replaced the previous "hockey-stick" style of bat. Up until the founding of MCC and the inauguration of Lord's Cricket Ground in 1787, the game was centred on the Hampshire-based Hambledon Club.

A third stump, middle stump, and a maximum bat width were added to the first Laws of Cricket, which were first established in 1744 and later updated in 1774. The laws were formed by the "Star and Garter Club," whose members later founded Lord's' renowned Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787. The Laws were immediately given to MCC, who has been revising them ever since.

How many country participate in cricket 🏏 ?? 

 There are 104 Member countries of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This includes 12 Full Members and 92 Associate Members.