(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.
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See lessHow 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.