The reason for this was that the ball was bowled underarm, along the ground and the curve at the end of the bat gave the batsman the best chance of ma-king contact.
The reason for this was that the ball was bowled underarm, along the ground and the
curve at the end of the bat gave the batsman the best chance of ma-king contact.
Which one sphere of the cricket has been influenced try the technological change?
The invention of vulcanised rubber led to the introduction of pads in 1848 and protective gloves soon afterwards.
The invention of vulcanised rubber led to the introduction of pads in 1848 and
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Mention any two changes that occurred in cricket during the nineteenth century.
(i) The exact circumference of the ball was specified. (ii) Boundaries were introduced where previously all shots had to be run.
(i) The exact circumference of the ball was specified.
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Which were the advantages of pitching the ball through the air?
(i) Gave bowlers the option of length. (ii) Deception through the air with increased pace. (iii) Possibilities for spin and swing.
(i) Gave bowlers the option of length.
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(iii) Possibilities for spin and swing.
State two types of cricket grounds with example.
(i) Adelaide Oval - oval (ll) Chepauk in Chennai - nearly circular.
(i) Adelaide Oval – oval
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Till the middle of the eighteenth century why were the bats roughly the same shape as hockey sticks?
The reason for this was that the ball was bowled underarm, along the ground and the curve at the end of the bat gave the batsman the best chance of ma-king contact.
The reason for this was that the ball was bowled underarm, along the ground and the
See lesscurve at the end of the bat gave the batsman the best chance of ma-king contact.