(i) Despite the exclusiveness of the white cricket elite in the West Indies, the game became hugely popular in the Caribbean. (ii) At the time of their independence, many of the political leaders of Caribbean countries like Forbes Burnham and Eric Williams saw in the game a chance for self-respect aRead more
(i) Despite the exclusiveness of the white cricket elite in the West Indies, the game became hugely popular in the Caribbean.
(ii) At the time of their independence, many of the political leaders of Caribbean countries like Forbes Burnham and Eric Williams saw in the game a chance for self-respect and international standing. When the West Indies won its first Test Series against England in 1950, it was celebrated as a national achievement, as a way of demonstrating that West Indies were the equals of white Englishmen.
(i) In the matter of protective equipment, cricket has been influenced by technological changes. (ii) The invention of vulcanised rubber led to the introduction of pads in 1848 and protective gloves soon afterwards. (iii) The modern game would be unimaginable without helmets made of metal and syntheRead more
(i) In the matter of protective equipment, cricket has been influenced by technological changes.
(ii) The invention of vulcanised rubber led to the introduction of pads in 1848 and protective gloves soon afterwards.
(iii) The modern game would be unimaginable without helmets made of metal and synthetic lightweight material
(i) The world's first cricket club was formed in Hambledon in 1760s. (ii) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was formed in 1787. (iii) In 1788, the MCC published its first revision of the laws and became the guardian of cricket's regulations.
(i) The world’s first cricket club was formed in Hambledon in 1760s.
(ii) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was formed in 1787.
(iii) In 1788, the MCC published its first revision of the laws and became the guardian of cricket’s regulations.
(i) The technology of satellite television and the worldwide reach of multinational television companies created a global market for cricket. (ii) This simple fact shifted the balance of power in cricket and it had become a global game. (iii) Since India had the largest viewership amongst the crickeRead more
(i) The technology of satellite television and the worldwide reach of multinational television companies created a global market for cricket.
(ii) This simple fact shifted the balance of power in cricket and it had become a global game.
(iii) Since India had the largest viewership amongst the cricket playing nations and the largest market too, the games centre of gravity shifted to South Asia. This shift led to the shifting of ICC headquarters from London to Dubai.
(i) ICC stood for Imperial Cricket Conference and was under the control of the British in England. (ii) It was renamed as International Cricket Conference by 1965 and was dominated by its founding members, England and Australia. (iii) Both these countries retained the veto power in its proceedings wRead more
(i) ICC stood for Imperial Cricket Conference and was under the control of the British in England.
(ii) It was renamed as International Cricket Conference by 1965 and was dominated by its founding members, England and Australia.
(iii) Both these countries retained the veto power in its proceedings which made them privileged.
The ICC was renamed, on the other hand, to make it an international organisation to regulate the laws of cricket.
How did cricket become popular in West Indies?
(i) Despite the exclusiveness of the white cricket elite in the West Indies, the game became hugely popular in the Caribbean. (ii) At the time of their independence, many of the political leaders of Caribbean countries like Forbes Burnham and Eric Williams saw in the game a chance for self-respect aRead more
(i) Despite the exclusiveness of the white cricket elite in the West Indies, the game became hugely popular in the Caribbean.
See less(ii) At the time of their independence, many of the political leaders of Caribbean countries like Forbes Burnham and Eric Williams saw in the game a chance for self-respect and international standing. When the West Indies won its first Test Series against England in 1950, it was celebrated as a national achievement, as a way of demonstrating that West Indies were the equals of white Englishmen.
What changes were brought in protective equipment?
(i) In the matter of protective equipment, cricket has been influenced by technological changes. (ii) The invention of vulcanised rubber led to the introduction of pads in 1848 and protective gloves soon afterwards. (iii) The modern game would be unimaginable without helmets made of metal and syntheRead more
(i) In the matter of protective equipment, cricket has been influenced by technological changes.
See less(ii) The invention of vulcanised rubber led to the introduction of pads in 1848 and protective gloves soon afterwards.
(iii) The modern game would be unimaginable without helmets made of metal and synthetic lightweight material
When and where was the world’s first cricket club formed?
(i) The world's first cricket club was formed in Hambledon in 1760s. (ii) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was formed in 1787. (iii) In 1788, the MCC published its first revision of the laws and became the guardian of cricket's regulations.
(i) The world’s first cricket club was formed in Hambledon in 1760s.
See less(ii) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was formed in 1787.
(iii) In 1788, the MCC published its first revision of the laws and became the guardian of cricket’s regulations.
Why was the ICC headquarters shifted from London to Dubai?
(i) The technology of satellite television and the worldwide reach of multinational television companies created a global market for cricket. (ii) This simple fact shifted the balance of power in cricket and it had become a global game. (iii) Since India had the largest viewership amongst the crickeRead more
(i) The technology of satellite television and the worldwide reach of multinational television companies created a global market for cricket.
See less(ii) This simple fact shifted the balance of power in cricket and it had become a global game.
(iii) Since India had the largest viewership amongst the cricket playing nations and the largest market too, the games centre of gravity shifted to South Asia. This shift led to the shifting of ICC headquarters from London to Dubai.
Why was the ICC renamed?
(i) ICC stood for Imperial Cricket Conference and was under the control of the British in England. (ii) It was renamed as International Cricket Conference by 1965 and was dominated by its founding members, England and Australia. (iii) Both these countries retained the veto power in its proceedings wRead more
(i) ICC stood for Imperial Cricket Conference and was under the control of the British in England.
See less(ii) It was renamed as International Cricket Conference by 1965 and was dominated by its founding members, England and Australia.
(iii) Both these countries retained the veto power in its proceedings which made them privileged.
The ICC was renamed, on the other hand, to make it an international organisation to regulate the laws of cricket.