The origins of Cricket are unknown even if it appears in the south-east of England already from 1300.
There are many theories on the origin of the name Cricket. It’s possible that the word krick
comes from a flemish word that means stick to witness the cultural and economic exchanges
between the south east of England and Flanders.
Also in the USA The Cricket represents the most popular sport until 1800
In 1900 the Cricket was part of the Olympic Games.
In Italy the first news about Cricket goes back to the end of the XVIII century, end of 1700.
A century later, 1893, was founded the Genoa Cricket & football club