THE SMART TRICK OF CRICKET THAT NOBODY IS DISCUSSING

In 1836 the very first match of North counties compared to South counties was played, giving clear evidence of the spread of cricket. In 1846 the All-England XI, founded by William Clarke of Nottingham, began touring the country, and from 1852, when a few of the top specialists (which include John Wisden, who afterwards compiled the 1st of your fam