History of English cricket (1751–1775)
Development of cricket from 1751 to 1775 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In English cricket, the years from 1751 to 1775 are notable for the rise of the Hambledon Club and the continuing spread of the sport across England. The Laws of Cricket underwent a re-codification in 1775, including the introduction of the leg before wicket rule and the addition of the third stump to the wicket.