FACTS ABOUT CRICKET

Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and is played in over 130 countries.

Cricket was played in the US as early as 1700 in the Cheseapeake Area

Cricket was played in a primitive form beginning in 1200 CE

The official laws of cricket were first created in 1744, by the Marylebone Cricket Club in London, England

Cricket was the forerunner of the game rounders, of which developed townball, of which developed New York Baseball.

Cricket is America's first bat and ball sport and was quite popular all across the country during the 19th century.

Between 1834 and 1914 over 1000 cricket clubs were formed in 46 states.

19th century American cricket became primarily a middle/working class sport.

1859- US Cricket Team played the Canada Cricket Team in the FIRST International sporting event

Currently, US Cricket is governed by the USA Cricket Association and the USA Junior Cricket Association.

Cricket is being used not only in a sporting capacity, but also as a tool for character development in Los Angeles and Miami.