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How was cricket invented?

How was cricket invented?

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast vor 3 Monaten

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Did you know that the second most popular sport on Earth was
actually invented by kids?! Welcome to the amazing world of
cricket, a massive sport with over one billion fans worldwide! But
long before players stepped into giant stadiums or played on
television, cricket started hundreds of years ago in the windy,
green fields of England. Young shepherds guarding their sheep
invented the game using exactly what they had around them: a curved
wooden stick called a "cricce" and a heavy rock or ball of wool!
They even used the little wooden gates of their sheep pens as
targets, which is exactly why players still use "wickets" and
"stumps" today. Join Mira and Finn as they smash a hit straight
into sports history! Discover how this simple shepherd's pastime
evolved into an epic global sport with grueling five-day-long Test
matches and explosive, fast-paced T20 games! You'll be totally
shocked to find out that the very first international cricket match
ever played wasn't in England or Australia, but right in New York
City between the United States and Canada! Grab your bat, step up
to the pitch, and learn all about "sticky wickets" in this
action-packed episode!