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By the Treaty of Paris, the Ionian islands, including Corfu, become part of the British Empire. Corfu is the seat of the Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands.
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The first recorded game of cricket is played on Corfu, Greece, between the British Garrison and the Royal Navy.
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The Treaty of London, between Greece, France and Russia, unites the Ionian islands with Greece. By this time, there are two cricket clubs on Corfu - the Gonakis Company and the Camvissis Club.
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In 1893 the two clubs merged to form one of the oldest sporting clubs in Greece - the Gymnastikos Club. The club used to play against visiting sailors from the British Royal Navy.
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During the 1932 cricket season, a total of 45 ships were present, including the battleship Queen Elizabeth. the Prince of Wales was on board.
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In 1966, British Airways began flying London-Corfu direct. The airline paid for the Greek team to visit the UK, marking the first overseas tour.
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In the 1970s, cricket was enrolled in the Greek Federation for Amateur Sport (SEGAS), marking significant structural changes to the game. Under 14 and under 18 sides teams were encouraged, fostering the growth of the game among young Greeks.
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The Hellenic Cricket Foundation (HCF) met at Lord's in London to launch the Corfu Cricket Festival. The inaugulal festival will take place on the island between May and September 2010.
