Inception: Cricket dates back to the 16th century, with evidence of the sport being played in Tudor times
Origin of "Test": The first official Test match took place in 1877, featuring Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Sachin's Milestone: Sachin Tendulkar, the 'Little Master,' is the only player to score 100 international centuries in cricket history
World Cup Triumph: West Indies is the only team to win two consecutive ICC Cricket World Cups in 1975 and 1979
Mysterious 'Doosra': Pakistani spinner Saqlain Mushtaq introduced the deceptive off-spin delivery known as the 'Doosra' in the late 1990s
Twenty20 Revolution: The explosive Twenty20 format was first played in 2003, revolutionizing the game with its fast-paced excitement
Twenty20 Revolution: The explosive Twenty20 format was first played in 2003, revolutionizing the game with its fast-paced excitement
Double Hat-Trick: Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga achieved the rare feat of taking four wickets in four consecutive balls in 2007
World's First Cricket Club: Hambledon Cricket Club, established in 1760 in England, is recognized as the world's first cricket club