The History of The Follow-on
- 1787 First known instance.
- 1835 Compulsory after a deficit of 100 runs.
- 1854 After a deficit of 80 runs.
- 1894 After a deficit of 120 runs.
- 1900 Made optional, after a deficit of 150 runs.
- 1961 In abeyance in County Championship. Restored in 1963.
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