The first recorded cricket match was played in Sussex, England in 1660.

Cricket is believed to have originated in England in the 16th century.

Don Bradman, an Australian cricketer, is widely considered to be the greatest batsman in cricket history.

Muttiah Muralitharan, a Sri Lankan cricketer, holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket.

Australia has won the most Cricket World Cups, with five titles.

Brian Lara, a West Indian cricketer, holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match, with 400 not out.

Sachin Tendulkar, an Indian cricketer, holds the record for the most centuries scored in Test cricket, with 51 centuries.

The first Cricket World Cup was hosted by England in 1975.

Brian Lara, a West Indian cricketer, holds the record for the most runs scored in a single innings in a Test match, with 400 not out.

Jim Laker, an English cricketer, holds the record for the most wickets taken in a single innings in a Test match, with 19 wickets.

The first Women's Cricket World Cup was hosted by England in 1973.

Australia has won the most Women's Cricket World Cups, with six titles.

Belinda Clark, an Australian cricketer, holds the record for the highest individual score in a Women's Cricket World Cup match, with 229 not out.

Jhulan Goswami, an Indian cricketer, holds the record for the most wickets taken in a Women's Cricket World Cup tournament, with 43 wickets.

The first Twenty20 Cricket World Cup was hosted by South Africa in 2007.