The first written 'Laws of Cricket' were drawn up in _____________.

1644

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1614

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1944

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1744

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Solution

The correct option is D 1744

The first written ‘Laws of Cricket’ were drawn up in 1744. They stated, ‘the principals shall choose from amongst the gentlemen present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes. The stumps must be 22 inches high and the bail across them six inches. The ball must be between 5 and 6 ounces, and the two sets of stumps 22 yards apart’.

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