History of Cricket By shild3 Jan 1, 1646 1st Recorded Game in Kent, UK Jan 1, 1744 First Rules of Modern Cricket Drawn Up Jan 1, 1844 First International Game USA v Canada Feb 17, 1865 First Aboriginal Team Tours England more info Jan 1, 1877 1st Test Match - Australia v England MCG Period: Oct 1, 1932 to Mar 1, 1933 Bodyline Series Jan 1, 1977 First World Series Cricket Game