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  traces the history, characteristics and evolution of   in the lesson 'The Cricket Story'. He says that cricket was a game that evolved 500 years ago but was recognised as a distinctive sport only towards the  century. Initially, the ball was rolled over in the ground and the batsman had to strike it with a bat that was  towards the end. Later the ball was pitched in the air. The duration of a  is long and can still end in a draw compared to other matches. Although the length of the  is determined as 22 yards, the  of the stadium is not fixed as it can be oval or circular. The Laws of cricket were established by various cricket clubs like MCC, where  were appointed, three stumps were introduced. Unlike other games, most equipment in cricket is . In India, cricket was first taken up as a sport by the . They had to go through various rivalries with the white officials regarding the  but won in the end. In India, cricket is an emotion and people value and remember cricketers who have contributed to the Nation.  is one of the best tools that has acted as a means to bring cricket closer to the audience and increase its global market.