Question

write about origin and development about cricket. write about life and achievement of your favourite cricket

Answer 1

Origin of cricket

1) Cricket was played in England 500 years ago under a different set of rules.

2) By the 17^th century, Cricket had evolved manifold to be recognised as a popular game which has worldwide audience

3) The world’s first cricket club was formed in Hambledon in the 1760s and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was founded in 1787.

Development of cricket

1) Many important changes occurred during 19^th century like rule about wide balls, circumference of ball, introduction of protective equipment like gloves, pads, boundaries were introduced, and over arm bowling became legal

2) Cricket was first played by Indians in Bombay (Mumbai) and the community to first play the game was Zoroastrians, the Parsis.

3) India entered the world of Test cricket in 1932, and after 1977, cricket norms were transformed to fit to the changing world.

Achievement of the game

1) Cricket boards became rich by selling game rights to television channels and companies. Television coverage of the game made cricketers, celebrities who made more money by making commercials for a wide range of products, from tyres to colas on television

2) Satellite television companies created a global market for cricket