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The number of sites available online for this topic is enormous.  This site can not and does not index all available resources.  The following does provide some idea of what is available online and will hopefully be a good starting point for a more extensive search.

 

Canadian Cricket History __ You will find a large collection of click-to-read articles about the history of cricket in Canada. - From canadacricket.com - http://www.canadacricket.com/history.htm  

The C. C. Morris Cricket Library - Cricket History __ You will find photographs and narratives of “Famous Cricketers,” as well as other interesting items. - illustrated - From haverford.edu/library - http://www.haverford.edu/library/cricket/site_update/crhist.htm 

Cricket History __ "Cricket has been an organized adult game since the seventeenth century when it first took the fancy of English gentlemen lying low in their country estates at the time of the Civil War. It became fashionable after the restoration under the sponsorship of powerful aristocratic patrons." - illustrated - From yehhaicricket.com - http://www.yehhaicricket.com/history/history.html 

Cricket History __ Here you will find a wealth of resources about the history of cricket. - From cricinfo.com - http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ABOUT_CRICKET/HISTORY/ 

Cricket History __ "With a tradition and culture surpassing most sports, cricket has established an extensive history. All manner of historical cricket information can be found at this selection of cricket pages..."  You will find several click-to-read articles, some contain video. - illustrated - from abcofcricket.com - http://www.abcofcricket.com/History/history.htm 

 

Cricket History __ Here is a great general site about Cricket and its history.  Many articles and resources. - From cricinfo.com - http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ABOUT_CRICKET/HISTORY/ 

DM's Explanation of Cricket - History of Cricket __ "Cricket has a long history, so this material is broken into several sections."  You will find a detailed history. - From dangermouse.net - http://www.dangermouse.net/cricket/history/ 

History of Cricket __ An encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - From Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_cricket

 

History of cricket: Information From Answers.com __ An encyclopedic type article with numerous links to related materials. - from answers.com - http://www.answers.com/topic/history-of-cricket 

When Rain Stops Play - Why Not Visit A Cricket Museum? __ Learn about cricket history and take a virtual tour. - illustrated - From 24hourmuseum.org.uk - http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/trlout_gfx_en/TRA12786.html 

The World Cup __ A history of the cricket World Cup. - From cricinfo.com - http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC_HISTORY/ 

 

 

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