Did Cricket Originate In France?

We’re so used to saying that cricket stumps were first seen in fields in England but it appears now that this may in fact not be the case, with historians suggesting that it could well have first been played in a village called Liettres in the north of France way back...

Could Cricket Be Part Of The Olympics 2024?

Cricket stumps could soon be a regular feature at the Olympic Games, if former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has his way at any rate. The 40-year-old sportsman suggested that the game be included in the 2024 Olympics, saying that not only would it be excellent for...

Matt Prior Retires From Cricket

Matt Prior has announced he will no longer be standing behind England’s cricket stumps after retiring from all forms of the game off the back of a recurring Achilles tendon injury. According to the BBC, the 33-year-old had been expecting to be fit for the season this...