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The Sussex cricketer who captained England in first ever test match

The first cricketer ever to captain England in a test match was born in Sussex. James Lillywhite captained England against Australia in 1877.

1st Time In 148 Years: Why Tea Was Taken Before Lunch In India vs South Africa 2nd Test In Guwahati - Explained

The 2nd India vs South Africa Test saw a unique first in the 148-year history of the longest format of the game ...

8 firsts for sports in 2026: From first-ever women's Test at Lord's to expanded FIFA World Cup

From the first 48-team FIFA World Cup to landmark moments in women’s sport and major reforms in India, 2026 is set to be a ...
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Cricket Makes History at Times Square: First-Ever Match Played in New York City Landmark

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a historic first, cricket was played at Times Square, transforming the iconic crossroads into a cricket pitch as part of India Day celebrations led by Cricmax Connect and ...

The MCG pitch, a two-day Ashes Test, millions of dollars lost and a curator in a ‘state of shock’

The MCG groundsman has explained why he left too much grass on the strip for the Boxing Day Test as the financial ...