This document provides a history of the development of cricket. It details how cricket originated as a gambling game in England in the late 17th century. The Marylebone Cricket Club was formed in 1787 and helped establish rules and regulations for the game. As Britain expanded its empire in the late 18th century, cricket also spread around the world. Bats and pitch sizes have changed over time. Indian cricket began when the Parsi community in Bombay founded the first Indian cricket club in 1848. Test matches between countries helped make famous players who represented their national teams. India entered international Test cricket in 1932 prior to gaining independence from Britain.