Today, in the second part, we highlight five major eras of international cricket evolution particularly during the last five centuries centring in England. Grace begins his remarkable career13. International tours begin as USA played Canada for the first international game in 1844 in New York. Test cricket begins in 1877 and the Ashes is established in 188215. From 1890 to the World War I is considered cricket’s Golden Era as recognised “first-class cricket” begins in England, Australia, and South Africa16. Women’s International Cricket Council is formed in 1958, and a women’s World Cup is held in 1973, two years before the founding of a men’s World Cup19.

Source: The Nation April 19, 2021 00:45 UTC