Monday, December 1, 2014

The origin of word hatrick

This term is widely used in cricket . Even in games of hockey and football , term is used.

Three successes of the same kind within a limited period is referred as a " hat trick ".

The term was first used in 1858 in cricket , when a bowler named HH Stevenson took 3 wickets in 3 consecutive deliveries .

The bowler was presented with a hat after that.