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Unbeknownst to most, cricket, with its whopping 2.5 billion followers, is actually the second most followed sport in the world, right behind soccer. It\u2019s a sport as old as time that originates from England, having its roots in the 16th century and eventually dominating the global sports markets by the 19th and 20th century.<\/p>\n

Although only 12 of the over 100 countries registered in the International Cricket Council<\/a> (otherwise known as the ICC) play cricket in this day and age, it still continues to be a force to be reckoned with on a global scale, with passionate bettors betting on the outcome of the events and fans supporting their favorite teams.<\/p>\n

To give you a broader understanding of its origins, here is a brief history of cricket history that will help you decide on your favorite candidates to bet on, whether you prefer doing so using fiat currencies or go with a sportsbook that operates with Bitcoin in India<\/a> and other continents worldwide.<\/p>\n

Early history<\/h2>\n

While the true origins of this many people\u2019s beloved sport remain a heated debate to this very day, much of the current evidence points to it beginning during the Saxon<\/a> or Norman times, with it being played by children living in densely wooded areas of Southern-England. On the other hand, there are others who claim that the game was in fact created in France in Westminster or Newenden.<\/p>\n

It is generally believed that the sport was originally a children\u2019s game that was later on taken on and adopted as an adult sport in the beginning of the 17th century. The original game equipment is believed to be matted lumps of sheep\u2019s wool or even simpler \u2013 tree stumps, with the game being played on sheep grazed land.<\/p>\n

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Cricket is believed to have originated from children inventing their own games and playing them in the woods.<\/p>\n

Cricket etymology<\/h3>\n

Just as the geographical origin of the word, the linguistic meaning of it is debated as well. The earliest available sources spell it as \u201cCreckett\u201d. It is also proposed to have derived from Middle Dutch \u201cKricke\u201d which means \u201cStick\u201d or from the Old English word \u201cCryce\u201d meaning \u201cCrutch\u201d or \u201cStaff\u201d. The other argument is that it derives from the French word \u201cCriquet\u201d, which, similarly to the other terms used to describe it, refers to a wooden post.<\/p>\n

Gambling history<\/h4>\n

Cricket is said to have attracted a large number of stake wagerers as early as 1660 after the English Restoration. In 1664, the \u201cCavalier parliament\u201d passed the Gaming act of 1664 which allowed the stakes to only reach as high as 100 pounds, although that was still quite a solid amount at the time, roughly equivalent to 16000 GBP by today\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n

With the Freedom of Press Act being passed in the year 1696, Cricket could finally be reported about in newspapers and started making its original media splash.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Cricket is a gem of a sport that is also a behemoth in hiding. Sports enthusiasts around certain parts of the world, where it is not as prevalent as basketball, hockey, and baseball, may not be as familiar with it. However, the truth is that it continues to be a growing industry and pastime as well as an avid hobby for sports fans across the world. Hopefully, this brief historical overview helped shine a light on the curious history of the popular yet still somehow niche sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Unbeknownst to most, cricket, with its whopping 2.5 billion followers, is actually the second most followed sport in the world, right behind soccer. It\u2019s a sport as old as time that originates from England, having its roots in the 16th century and eventually dominating the global sports markets by the 19th and 20th century. 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