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"The Death of Cricket: A Mock Obituary in The Sporting Times, 1882" In the hallowed grounds of Lords, a historic match unfolded

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Death Of Cricket, The Sporting Times mock obituary 1882
Australia and England first met in Test match cricket in Melbourne in 1877, but the legend of The Ashes, the symbolic trophy the two teams play for, only began in 1882 when at the Oval in London

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Victorian Cricket Match, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a bowler bowling out a batsman during a cricket match, at Lords cricket ground between Oxford and Cambridge. c.1870

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Lords Match
1906: Spectators watching a match at Lords cricket ground, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Sunset at Adelaide Oval Prior to Redevelopment, South Australia
Adelaide Oval is a stadium in Adelaide, South Australia, located in the parklands between the city centre and North Adelaide

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Cricket ball, cross-section

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Cricket umpire signalling out, one arm pointing upward, the other arm behind back

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Wicket

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Cricket umpire signalling short run, one hand pointing towards shoulder, other hand behind back

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Cricket umpire signalling bye, one hand raised, other hand behind back

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People playing cricket, (B&W)

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Illustration of cricket pitch, view from above

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Cricket player swinging his bat

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Cricket umpire signalling wide, both arms out to side

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Wicket keeper, batters and umpire on cricket field

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Leg before wicket

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Cricket umpire signalling six runs, both hands pointing upward

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Section of cricket field, wickets at either end

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Cricket umpire gesturing four runs, hand pointing to side

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Cricket umpire signalling dead ball, arms crossed

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Cricket umpire signalling no ball, one arm pointing to side, other arm behind back

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Cricket ground

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Illustration of cricket players

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Female Cricket Team
circa 1875: Girls of Holloway College with cricket bats. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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Choiristers Green
Choiristers enjoy a game of cricket on Choiristers Green in Salisburys Cathedral Close. Facing the green is Montpesson House, the home of the bishop

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Military Leisure
30th July 1917: Convalescing soldiers watch a ladies cricket match at Hurlingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Not Cricket
6th July 1906: An abortive attempt to improve cricket by playing with a tennis racquet and six stumps; named Vigoro, it is being practised on Radlett Heath

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Lords Crowd
1st July 1907: Crowds at the cricket match between England and South Africa at Lord s, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Oval Crowds
19th August 1912: Spectators at the Oval for the cricket match between England and Australia. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Bournville Cricket
1st July 1909: Girls playing cricket in the grounds of the Bournville sweet factory at Bournville, near Birmingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Bat And Ball Inn
9th September 1908: The Bat and Ball Inn in Hambledon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Test Cricket
August 1912: The England team practice in the nets before a match against Australia at Leeds. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Cricket Match
12th July 1946: England v The Rest. Spectators watching the England team batting at Canterbury, Kent. (Photo by Frank Harrison/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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The Ashes
August 1926: 5th Test Match at the Oval, Kennington, London. England v Australia. England won by 289 runs and win the Test series 1-0. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Telegraph Car
1st July 1907: A special travelling Post Office telegraph van in use at Lords cricket ground, London, for the international between England and South Africa

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Toy Fieldsmen
10th July 1948: Miniature fieldsmen are equipped with a rounded slot to enable them to catch the ball, in the new game of table-top cricket

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County Cricket
A cricket match between Kent and Sussex at Brighton with the town and church in the background. Original Artwork: Artist - W H Mason (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

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Eton V Harrow
Sketches from the annual Eton versus Harrow cricket match, 1880. Drawn by Harry Furness and engraved by Swain. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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The Ashes Come Home
17th July 1929: The liner, the Empress of Scotland, which carried the victorious England team and the Ashes back to Southampton from Australia. (Photo by Edward G)

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Cricket Fans
August 1926: Crowds rush on to the pitch at the Oval cricket ground after England had regained the ashes. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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The Ashes
circa 1880: The Ashes cricket trophy at the London Exhibition. (Photo by L. Blandford/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Cricket Fans
9th March 1956: Spectators watching a cricket match at Sydney Cricket Ground. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)


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"The Death of Cricket: A Mock Obituary in The Sporting Times, 1882" In the hallowed grounds of Lords, a historic match unfolded, capturing the essence of Victorian cricket in the 19th century. As the sun set at Adelaide Oval prior to its redevelopment in South Australia, memories were etched into its very soul. Transporting us back in time is an antique children's book comic illustration depicting a spirited children's cricket match. The umpire stands tall, signaling out with one arm pointing upward and the other arm hidden behind his back. His authority commands respect as players await their fate. With precision and grace, another swing of the bat sends ripples through time. The umpire signals short run; one hand points towards his shoulder while concealing the other behind his back. Every decision holds weight on this sacred pitch viewed from above—an intricate web where strategy intertwines with skill. A player swings his bat once again, embodying passion and dedication that has echoed through generations, and is a sport that refuses to fade away despite challenges faced along its journey—a testament to resilience and unwavering love for cricket. The umpire raises his hand signaling bye—acknowledging moments when destiny takes unexpected turns amidst fierce competition. In this game where surprises lurk at every corner, it is these unpredictable twists that keep hearts racing till the last ball is bowled. And just like wide arms spread wide open by an umpire signaling wide—the boundaries are pushed further than ever before. Cricket evolves with time but remains rooted in tradition—a beautiful blend of old-world charm and modern-day excitement. Though "Death Of Cricket" was merely a mock obituary penned long ago—it serves as a reminder that this beloved sport will forever live on within our hearts. From Lords' historic matches to picturesque sunsets at Adelaide Oval, each chapter adds depth to cricket's timeless tale—a story cherished by millions across continents.