Italian cricket has a fascinating history that is largely unknown to the rest of the world.

The sport was first introduced to Italy in the early 1800s by British expatriates who were living in the country.

The game quickly caught on among the Italian elite, and soon there were cricket clubs popping up all over the country.

Throughout the rest of the 19th century, Italian cricket continued to thrive and grow, with new clubs and leagues popping up all over the country.

Many cricket clubs were forced to disband, and the sport lost much of its popularity and support.