Cricket, originally invented in England during the 16th century, has grown into an international event. Its popularity has sprawled to such a wide extent that the game has become popular across the oceans among the rest of the countries in the world. India, Australia, Pakistan, and South Africa, all share such great passion for the game that it enters the status of being a national obsession. Despite the immense familiarity of many enthusiasts with the game, there are a plethora of amazing and unknown cricket facts that fly below the radar. Unique traditions, records, and other startling facts make the world of cricket so interesting, often sought after by few. Be it a seldom viewer or an avid fan, the discovery of these interesting facts adds a whole new level of excitement and appreciation for the game. Now, let's explore some of the unforeseen cricket facts that you may not know and broaden your knowledge about this lovely game. Some Interesting Facts about Cricket Cricket originated in England, Image Source- ICC Cricket started in 16th-century England when children played it in the streets. William Gilbert (W.G.) Grace is known as the father of cricket. Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world, after soccer/football, with over 2.5 billion fans. Sachin Tendulkar, known as the God of Cricket, started his career at just 16 years of age. The World Cup was first introduced by Australia, England, and South Africa. Also Read | 10 Lesser-Known Facts About MS Dhoni | Number 7 Unmasked Sachin was 1st to be given out by the third umpire, Image Source- espn Sachin Tendulkar was the first batsman in cricket history to be given out by the third umpire. Early cricket wickets had two stumps and one bail; the third stump was added in 1775. The longest cricket test match ever was between England and South Africa in Durban, lasting 9 days and over 683 overs in 1939. India is the only country to win World Cups in the 60, 50, and 20-over formats. Also Read | Rohit Sharma’s T20I Journey: Stats, Records, and Highlights First women cricket wc, Image Source- Rediff The Women's Cricket World Cup was held before the Men's World Cup in 1973. The first recorded women’s cricket match, reported in The Reading Mercury on July 26, 1745, featured "eleven maids from Bramley and eleven maids from Hambledon, all dressed in white. Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri was the first cricketer to hit six sixes in one over. Shoaib Akhtar, a former Pakistani fast bowler known as the Rawalpindi Express, holds the record for the fastest delivery in cricket history Iftikhar Ali Khan is the only cricketer to have played Test matches for both England and India. Also Read | IPL Team with Most Dedicated Fanbase | Cricket’s Ultimate Devotees