1. True or False (4)
1.1. A game is officiated by 2 umpires.
1.2. Graeme Smith is the current South African captain.
1.3. Virat Kohli is the Indian cricket captain.
1.4. The T20 cricket world cup will be held in Dakar.
2. Mention the ways in which a batsman can be out. (5)
3. Mention any 5 international cricket teams. (5)
4. Mention and explain the forms of cricket. (6)
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, THE HISTORY OF CRICKET
The origins of cricket are not clearly documented.
From earliest times people played games which involved striking an object with a stick.
Some of the more interesting or key dates are listed below.
Earliest Recordings
1300: documented evidence that Prince Edward played a game called Creag
1344: the Saxon word “cricce” or “cric” (a staff or crooked stick) may be the origin of the name
17th century: some evidence that cricket may have been played in public schools
The Start of the Modern Game
1744: the laws of the game first written down and printed
1787: the formation of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
1788: the MCC revised the laws
the game was further developed following improvements to the grounds as a result of the
1850-1855: use of the “heavy roller”
mowing machines were first used
the latter half of the 19th century was the era of W. G. Grace
19th century: during his career made 54 896 runs and took 2 864 wickets
he retired in 1908
History of Test Cricket
1736 Sailors recorded as playing cricket near Lisbon
1844 First international game between USA and Canada
1859 First tour by England of USA and Canada
1876 First test matches played
1909 Imperial Cricket Conference established to administer cricket worldwide
1965 The name was changed to the International Cricket Conference
1989 The International Cricket Conference renamed the International Cricket Council (ICC)
1992 South Africa re-admitted to international cricket
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