The Origins of Cricket
Cricket had existed since several centuries ago. Since cricket was introduced, many matches have been organized and played. The first international match took place in 1844. Cricket was originated in England.
Many people claim the cricket was invented by the youngsters that live during the Saxon time in Weald. Weald is a place that is located near Kent and Sussex. The people that live in Weald run small farms and make metal equipments. Cricket remained to be a children game until many years later before it was introduced to the adults.
According to the archeologist, the only evidence that they found which dated back to 1598 states that cricket was played in 1550. This means that cricket is played before 1550. In the earliest evidence, the cricket game was referred as creckett. At that time, England always engaged in bartering business with the County of Flanders. Later, the County of Flanders becomes a territory of the Dutchy Burgundy. Therefore, the name cricket is derived from the Middle Dutch. In Middle Dutch, krick means stick. In Old French, croquet refers to a specific club that is used to play croquet. Cricket is different than other games in that its rules require it to be played on short grass. Hence, the people often use field that are cleared away by the goats.
In the 17th century, the cricket game was taken up by the men. When King Charles 1 was ruling, the gentry show some interest and become part time players. During the reign of the Hanoverian, companies invested in the cricket game so that they can create a professional club. By establishing the professional cricket club, it becomes a world renowned game that is based in London in South of England. Later, crickets spread to other countries in the world including United States and Caribbean islands. The East India Company introduced the game to India.
