This quiz highlights some of the more obscure and humorous aspects of a game that is notoriously difficult to explain to the uninitiated. Thought to have originated as far back as the 13th century, cricket has a long history and a literacy all its own. Immensely popular in England, Australia, India, and many other British Commonwealth countries, the sport of cricket is a way of life for many people.
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At the beginning of the 2010s, the ICC had 10 full members and dozens of associate and affiliate members. In 2000 the ICC set up the Anti-Corruption Unit (renamed the Anti-Corruption Unit and Security Unit in 2003) to combat the growing threat of illegal gambling and match fixing. It also organized major international tournaments, including the one-day and Twenty20 World Cups and the Champions Trophy.
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Although the power to change the laws of the game have remained with the MCC, the ICC developed its own Code of Conduct for players, officials, and administrators, which sets out disciplinary procedures and protects the spirit of the game. Test cricket became almost an afterthought. Everywhere else, and particularly in India and Pakistan, crowds flocked to see limited-overs internationals. By the turn of the 21st century, only Australia and England still played Test cricket to full houses. When in 2005 the ICC moved its offices from Lord’s in London-home of the MCC, the game’s original rulers and still its lawmakers-to Dubai, the shift away from the old ways of governance was complete. Later renamed the International Cricket Conference and then the International Cricket Council, the ICC gradually took over more responsibility for the administration of the game and shifted its power base from west to east. International cricket in the early part of the 20th century was dominated by the original members of the Imperial Cricket Conference, England, Australia, and South Africa. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.