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... cricket . The missionary efforts of the MCC begun in 1846 were enhanced and extended by the touring cricket of the All- England eleven , which played all over the country and was the focus of attraction wherever it went . It brought ...
... cricket . The missionary efforts of the MCC begun in 1846 were enhanced and extended by the touring cricket of the All- England eleven , which played all over the country and was the focus of attraction wherever it went . It brought ...
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... cricket . " 2. As a reward for more positive cricket , it was agreed that during the first 85 overs of the first innings of each side , the batting side would be awarded one point for every 25 runs obtained over 150 and the bowling side ...
... cricket . " 2. As a reward for more positive cricket , it was agreed that during the first 85 overs of the first innings of each side , the batting side would be awarded one point for every 25 runs obtained over 150 and the bowling side ...
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... cricket . Women first played cricket in En- gland in the 18th century , and spasmodic references ap- pear during the 19th century . In 1887 the first club , White Heather , was formed , and in 1888 two profession- al teams known as the ...
... cricket . Women first played cricket in En- gland in the 18th century , and spasmodic references ap- pear during the 19th century . In 1887 the first club , White Heather , was formed , and in 1888 two profession- al teams known as the ...
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