what were the first written laws of cricket ???

‘Laws of Cricket’ were drawn up in 1744. According to it:

  • the principals shall choose from amongst the gentlemen present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes
  • the stumps must be 22 inches high and the bail across them six inches
  •  ball must be between 5 and 6 ounces, and the two sets of stumps 22 yards apart’
  • no limits on the shape or size of the bat.

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