When game become a game of ' Gentleman ' at the end of 19th century ??
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The first definite reference to the game dates back to as early as 1598. A number of references have been made in and around the English Civil War period when cricket had become an adult game contested by parish teams.
Cricket civilizes people and creates good gentlemen. I want everyone to play cricket in Zimbabwe; I want ours to be a nation of gentlemen.”
-Robert Mugabe
Cricket over the years has seen a lot of things change, be it within the game or around it. Considered as the world’s second most popular sport, the game is played by over one hundred countries and territories. On the surface, the changes in cricket are plenty- be it in format from the classic 5-day test matches to shorter twenty over matches or the creation of ‘cash-rich’ domestic leagues to fill in the gaps between international tournaments. However, the evolution of cricket took place over centuries, right from its introduction in British colonies after its invention to the changes in playing styles.
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