Some Interesting facts about cricket

Cricket is one of the major sport, that occupies second popular sport in the World after soccer. Let us Know the interesting facts on cricket

1) In 1877, The first century was scored by the Charlie Bannerman of Australia

2) Sunil gavaskar of india is holding the record of first batsman to share in 50 Century Partnerships

3) The Longest test carrer of ( 30 years ,315 days from 1889 to 1930 ) ever is Wilfred Rhodes

4) Alan Davidson is the first cricketer to score 100 and take 10 wickets in the same match at 1960

5) The Longest Match in the history is between Southafrica and England of 14 days in 1939

6) The first one day international match was played between England and Australia in year 1971

7) In 1927, the Board of Council for Cricket India was formed

8) The First World Cup was Played in London in 1975, Where Westindies Win by 17 runs against Australia

9) Australia is the Team to won maximum number of World cups till date