Which changes in cricket occurred during the nineteenth century? What were its effects?

(a) (i) The rule about wide balls was applied.
(ii) The exact circumference of the ball was specified.
(iii) Protective equipment like pads and gloves became available.
(iv) Boundaries were introduced Where previously all shots had to be run.
(v) Over-arm bowling became legal.
(b) In spite of these changes, the cricket remained a pre-industrial sport that matured during the early phase of the Industrial Revolution, in the late eighteenth century. Besides other characteristics its duration was still three days which did not suit the industrial workers.