History Of Cricket In South Africa To 1918
This article describes the history of South African cricket from its known beginnings until the end of the First World War in 1918.
First-class cricket was introduced to South Africa in the 1888-89 season with the arrival of the first English touring team and the presentation by Sir Donald Currie of the Currie Cup which was first contested in the 1889-90 season.
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