Cricket evolved from various stick and ball games played in England 500 years ago. By the 17th century, cricket had developed distinctive rules. A peculiar aspect of cricket is that test matches can last 5 days and still end in a draw, unlike other team sports which are much shorter. Additionally, while the pitch length is specified as 22 yards, cricket grounds can vary in size and shape. Cricket was also one of the earliest team sports to be codified, with the first written laws of cricket established in 1744.