Why cricket became popular in India and West Indies?
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Why cricket became popular in India and West Indies?
The British officials and Sahibs in India and West Indies played cricket to pass their leisure time. In both the countries initially the game was adopted and promoted by the upper classes (local elites) to copy the habits of their colonial Masters. Thus it became popular in both the countries.
Why is cricket popular in the West Indies?
Cricket has traditionally been the most popular sport in the West Indies, both before and after independence. The inclusion of black players into West Indian cricket teams marked a moment of racial integration in West Indian society. Talented black players helped to overturn existing attitudes of white superiority.
Why did cricket become so popular in India?
Great performance by Indian Players : when our players are playing good cricket so its obvious for a common man to try his luck and cricket is not any rocket science (No special coaching is required) . Thus it become so popular in India.
Which countries cricket is popular?
Popularity of Cricket Around the World
| ranking | Country | Regional Popularity * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 100 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 70 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 68 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 42 |
Why did cricket become popular in the Caribbean?
In addition to proving themselves to the elite, cricket was popular in the West Indies because it is a sport of strength and creativity. It gave players a way to express themselves in a society when that was not usually allowed (Walcott). Cricket was also very straining on the body and required a lot of strength.
When did cricket became popular in India?
1800s to 1918. The first ever match of first-class cricket played in India was in 1864 between Madras and Calcutta.
Why is cricket popular in the West Indies and India?
Cricket is popular in the West Indies and India because of the fact that they were provinces in the British Empire and, as Britain in invented cricket, the British colonials naturally played it and so it spread into the culture of the respective countries for all citizens.
Why did cricket not become popular in South America?
Cricket did not become popular in the countries in South America because: (i) South American countries were not under the British but American, Spanish and Portuguese influence. (ii) Unlike other games like football and hockey cricket remained a British colonial game. (iii) The pre-industrial oddness of cricket made it a hard game to export.
What is cricket famous in Guyana?
Cricket is famous in Guyana which is a south american country. Clive Lloyd,shivnarain chanderpaul,ramnaresh Sarwan are from Guyana. Guyana is part of west Indies cricket and west Indies is not a nation but group of many nations.