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There is no definite opinion about the origin of cricket. According to some persons, this game was originated in France while Sin majority of the persons say that cricket was originated in etc. England. According to the 'Wisdon', which is called the Bible of Cricket, the cricket was mentioned first time in 1300 A.D. It is verified from the bat and ball, which were found from the almirah of 'King Edward'. First time, the word 'cricket' was bet used in the edition of 'English-Italian' dictionary of Florida, per According to some people, the cricket used to be played by cowboys and shepherds of England during 13th century. In 1706, William Gold mentioned a cricket match in his poem. In 1709, the first cricket match was played between the teams of London and Kent. In 1710, Cambridge University and in 1729, Oxford University started playing the cricket.

In real sense, the golden chapter of cricket begins from 1760 A.D. The first cricket club was formed in England in 1760. This club was named as Hambuldon Club. This cricket club remained in historical limelight for approximately three decades. This club produced the famous player like John Nairan. The second golden chapter of cricket history begins from the establishment of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). This club was formed in England in 1787. The first cricket match was played at Lord's, the famous ground on June 27, 1788. The first official Test match was played between Australia and England in 1877. This match was won by Australia. Owing to disappointment, some English women burnt the bails and later on the ash of bails was handed over to the Australian team.

Since then, England and Australia play cricket with each other for 'ashes'. After that Imperial Cricket Conference was formed in England in 1909 and along this cricket got its international recognition in the same year. Besides England, Australia and South Africa became member of Imperial Cricket Conference. In 1926 India, West Indies and New Zealand also became its members. Pakistan also became its member in 1952. Due to racial policy, South Africa was debarred from its membership in 1971. In 1956, the name of this conference was changed to "International Cricket Conference". With the passage of time, other countries (besides Commonwealth countries) also got its membership. At present England, Australia, India, Sri Lam-tea, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, America, Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Holland, Bermuda, Fiji, Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel and Malaysia, etc., are its members or associate members.

The first One-day International match in cricket history was played on 5th January, 1971. This One-day match was played between England and Australia. Forty overs per innings were fixed for this match. The credit of organisation and development of One-day International cricket matches also goes to England. As a result of persistent efforts of England, the first World Cup cricket was organised in England. The teams of eight countries took part in this World Cup cricket. West Indies defeated Australia by 17 runs during the final match of this World Cup.
After the arrival of Britishers, cricket was introduced in India. The history of Indian cricket begins from 1 721.

A cricket club was formed in Calcutta in 1792. In the beginning, cricket was played by kings and princes but now it has become the most popular game in India. The first team from India toured England in 1866. In the beginning, the Indian cricket players showed their capabilities by participating in foreign teams. First time, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the member of English team made a century in World Cup cricket. India played its first Test match against England at Lord's ground in 1932. The Ranji Trophy was started in 1934. In 1928, under the chairmanship of R.E. Grant, the Indian Cricket Control Board was formed.