Cricket. One of the most popular sport in England

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Cricket is sometimes called the English national game. People played cricket in

Cricket is sometimes called the English national game. People played cricket in
England as early as 1550.
Many cricket clubs were founded in the 18th century.

Tom Wills, cricketer and co-founder of  Australian football

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Cricket is a very long game, and quite dangerous. It is a

Cricket is a very long game, and quite dangerous. It is a slow too.
slow too.

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Nowadays this summer game, which is typically British, is played in schools,

Nowadays this summer game, which is typically British, is played in schools,
colleges and universities and in most towns and villages of Britain.

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Teams plays weekly games from late April to the end of September.

Teams plays weekly games from late April to the end of September.
International cricket matches can last for 5 days.