STORY OF CRICKET

FUN FACTS* Dennis Lillee was the first batsmen to use an aliminum bat.* cricket clubs were initially based on caste and religion. * Sandeep Patel used the world's heaviest bat.

The Story of Cricket - by Mrs. Indrani and Ms. Priscilla

Globalisation of Cricket.A game started by the British and spread through the colonies of Britain. The game is governed by iICC rules framed by the British .Initially played by the villagers and then by the industrial workers, it is today popularised by the media initiated by Kerry Packer.

PECULIARITIES OF TEST CRICKET.1. The ground size and shape is not specified.2. Bats and balls are still handmade.3. Test matches could go on for 5 days and yet end in a draw.

ICC WORLD CUPWINNERS1975 -West Indies1979-West Indies1983-India1987-Australia1992-Pakistan1996-Sri Lanka1999-Australia2003-Australia2007-Australia2011-India2015-TBD