The Early History of Cricket S.M. Toyne charts the inception and development of this most quintessentially English sport. S.M. Toyne | Published in History Today Volume 5 Issue 6 June 1955 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.