When did Cricket begin in Britain?

The Gorm

There are references to bat/ball games as early as the 14th century and there is a reference to 'crequette' being played in about 1540. There are some earlier references to Flanders but we don't believe that, do we? The game got towards the modern form from the 1760s when Hambledon CC took on all comers (including the 'rest' of England) at Broadhalfpenny Down. Another major landmark was the formation of the Marylebone CC (MCC) in 1787. To this day they are the guardiand of the Laws (not rules) of Cricket. Nov 22 01, 1:30 PM

Senior Moments

In 1727 the formal rules were drawn up by the 2nd Duke of Richmond and first applied for a match between the Duke's XII and Pepperharrowe (Sussex) XII. The New Shell Book of Firsts. Nov 23 01, 10:10 PM

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source of reference:oxford companion to sports and games A wardrobe account of edward 1st containe references in 1300, in about 1550 guidford students 'did run and play at Creckett' The modern game is reckoned to have begun at Hambledon Cricket Club in Hampshire in the 1760's (if you visit the site you can dine and have adrink at the Bat and Ball inn opposite the cricket ground. Nov 27 01, 8:24 PM

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