More specifically, cricket began in the 19th century. That's when the first stadiums were built, the first official boards and the first set of rules were introduced. In
this article from FantasyHero, the oldest stadium is the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which is located in Australia. It was built in 1853, making it one of the oldest and most famous stadiums in the world. Its ground has been the site of many historic matches, including the one in which Shane Warne scored a hat-trick against England.
