1. (a) Cricket was the first game that framed its rules and regulations so that it could be played in a uniform way. Its laws were as given below: (i) The principals shall choose amongst the gentlemen present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes." (ii) The stumps must be 22 inches highRead more

    (a) Cricket was the first game that framed its rules and regulations so that it could be played in a uniform way. Its laws were as given below:
    (i) The principals shall choose amongst the gentlemen present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes.”
    (ii) The stumps must be 22 inches high and the bail across them six inches
    (iii) The ball must be between 5 and 6 ounces
    (iv) The two sets of stumps must be 22 yards apart.
    (v) There were no limits on the shape or size of the bat. The bowlers at that time used to bowl quickly at shins unprotected by pads. Thus, generally about 40 runs( notches) was viewed as a very big score by a batsman.
    (b) The first written laws of cricket were drawn up in 1741

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