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Today, county cricket teams in Britain ………. .
Among the common people, cricket was one of the
rural recreations popular from the Middle Ages
onwards. But, by the 17th century, cricket matches
were being played under the sponsorship of
aristocrats, who, in an effort to strengthen their sides,
created professional players and employed people
from the commoners. However, as industrialization
changed the face of Britain, geographically, socially
and politically, no provision was made for recreational
facilities for working people. Cricket, therefore,
developed as a sport for the common people to
watch, rather than play. Since the late 19th century
the county teams have employed professional players
from all social and class backgrounds. Nowadays,
cricket is still known as a gentleman's sport, but is
open to all — even women — and the rewards for
those who reach the international arena are high.