What changes were introduced in cricket in the late 18th century?

What changes were introduced in cricket in the late 18th century?

(i) Bowling over arm and pitching the ball through the air.

(ii) Use of straight bat, 4 inches in width.

(iii) Six seamed ball, between 5Vi to 5% ounces.

(iv) Use of III rd stump.

(v) Replacement of the curved bat with the straight one.

(vi) In 1774, the first leg-before-law was published.

(vii)By 1780, three days become the length of a major match.

These changes helped develop the game because they gave the bowlers the option to choose the length of the ball, spin and swing. They raised the premium on skill by reducing the influence of rough ground and brute force.