At which of the following places was the world's first cricket club formed?

Marybone

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Hambledon

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Melbourne

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Adelaide

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The correct option is A Hambledon
Cricket was widely popular in England. The world’s first cricket club was formed in the year 1760s. World’s first cricket club was Hambledon club in rural Hampshire. Hambledon's great days ended when the focus shifted to new Marylebone Cricket Club formed in 1787.

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