When and Where Was Cricket First Played?
When and Where Was Cricket First Played? Pictures belonging to the middle of the 13th Century show a simple team game with bat and ball which bears a marked resemblance...
Read MoreWhen and Where Was Cricket First Played? Pictures belonging to the middle of the 13th Century show a simple team game with bat and ball which bears a marked resemblance...
Read MoreWhy a Zero Score by a Batsman Is Called a Duck? The term is a shortening of “duck’s egg”, which was used long before cricket began. When referring to the Prince of...
Read MoreWhy Do Bats Hang Upside Down? Bats look very odd, with their mouse-like bodies and their huge wings. They look odd when they sleep, too, because they hang upside down,...
Read MoreHow Do Bats Fly in the Dark? A bat can fly in total darkness and yet never bump into anything. The bat has a built-in radar system. As it flies through the dark, it...
Read MoreAre Bats Really Blind? No, bats are not blind. In fact, some can see very well. Bats do, however, come out mostly at night. They are not equipped with special eyesight...
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