Description:
The name 'Cricket' is derived from the Old English word 'cric,' meaning 'a small ball.' The game of cricket was first played in northern England in the late 16th century. The earliest reference to cricket in print is from 1598. The game quickly spread to other parts of England and became popular in the colonies. The first international cricket match was played in 1844. The modern game of cricket is played throughout the world.
