He played his early cricket for the famous St George club and then Paddington before returning to England in 1964.

He played his early cricket with Tickhill C.C. from 1893, and became their captain in 1897.

At the end of his playing career, he turned to writing and is the author of several works on early Indian cricket.

In early cricket, there were two umpires as now, but the modern square-leg umpire stood close to the striker's wicket.

The 2nd Duke of Richmond has been described as early cricket's greatest patron.

Owls hooted off in the distance, and a few early crickets sang nearby.

Somewhere nearby, a very early cricket began to chirp.

Day is widely regarded as one of best bowlers of early English cricket.

Cuttell's early cricket was played for the Accrington Club in the Lancashire League.

Butcher played his earliest organised cricket with Beckenham under-11's.