The Dutch connection - "CRECKETT"
The oldest origin reference of the name "Cricket" comes from ending 16th century which is said to have been derived from Middle Dutch krick, meaning a stick.
Or is it “CRICC” OR “CRYCE” from old English
Another reference suggests that the word "Cricket" has come from "Cricc" or "Cryce" (of course you will pronounce them as you would the first syllable of the word cricket). The meaning of "Cricc” or "Cryce" being crutch or staff might have been responsible in giving the name to this game.
The Dutch connection -- PART II - "KRICKSTOEL"
What are the odds!!! Most of us never heard of the Dutch playing the game of cricket till early 21st century .However, it seems that name of the game might have a Dutch connection. I can't be sure enough to confirm because history itself isn’t but if you know about it post your comments, they are always welcome J. I will make sure that I add up the relevant one after a little validation ;-). Ok, coming back to the topic, another theory suggests that the name might have derived from a Flemish word "Krickstoel" defining a wooden stool used in a church. It resembled three wickets and stumps which were and are used commonly in cricket.
Probably “CREAG” from the Longshanks times – If only Sir William Wallace had known
Another reference quite interestingly sight word cricket to have originated from the word “CREAG”, Gaelic, generically means fun and games in Middle English. Some sources on history of cricket suggest “CREAG” transformed into “CREAG-A-WICKET” and afterwards into rhyming “CRICKET-A-WICKET” and further evolved to what we now refer to as the word Cricket. Well who would have thought about that…if only Sir William Wallace had known, he would have challenged Longshanks to play “CREAG” and won for sure for his great athletic abilities…. Thinking about it, consider how Mel Gibson’s Braveheart would have been made then….Just like the Movie Lagaan which went to the Oscars as well. Any guesses what Mel would name his movie…….tick tick tick…com’on hurry, hurry up.... tick tick tick…..time-s up…..AND THE NAAAME IS ……drrrrrrrrr (Drums)…………….. “BRAVE-BAT”…… another one of my bad jokes.
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