Previously, we would get an old bat and a tennis ball and knock around in a quiet campus corner, but with increasing interest and an influx of equipment, it was decided that a club be formed. It is the most popular sport in the Indian subcontinent, and its popularity in England, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand parallels that of rugby and soccer. The very first international match was played between the United States and Canada in 1845. However, the advent of baseball led to the demise of cricket in North America in the early part of the 20 th century. Well-organized leagues have sprung up in various parts of the U.S. and in the northeastern states, there are leagues in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.
Some universities even have teams which take part in their local leagues.
In addition to introducing cricket to the Wesleyan community, we are also aiming to join the Connecticut Cricket League in the year 2000 and participate in home and away games against the other clubs in the area. We are also planning to play several friendly matches within Wesleyan and against other universities, such as Yale, U.Mass and Rutgers. In the winter months we are hoping to practice indoors in an area enclosed with nets. Runs can be scored in all directions and each team comprises of eleven players. The length of each game varies.