Cricket

                           

Cricket was first played in southern England in the 16th century. By the end of the 18th century, it had developed into the national sport of England. The expansion of the British Empire led to cricket being played overseas and by the mid-19th century the first international matches were being held. 

Cricket has been played in Australia for over 210 years and the first recorded cricket match in Australia took place in Sydney in December 1803.

It is quite popular in all Australian states, so it is considered Australia's national sport. Cricket Australia is the governing body for professional and amateur cricket, which operates all of the Australian national representative cricket sides, including the Australian cricket team, the Australia national women's cricket team and youth sides as well. CA is also responsible for organising and hosting Test tours and One Day Internationals with other nations, and scheduling the home international fixtures.

Here is a piece of a cricket match: Australia vs. England

 To know everything about this sport take a look at this page : http://www.cricket.com.au/get-involved/play-cricket/how-to-play(Cricket Australia). Come on guys, it's really interesting!!

Sources:

http://www.cricket.com.au/

http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/discover_collections/society_art/cricket/early/cricket_early.html