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Unit 10
Summary | Questions | Answers
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Lesson 10. The Story of Cricket (Ramachandra Guhah)
Short Summary
"The
Story of Cricket" by Ramachandra Guha is a
comprehensive exploration of the history and evolution of cricket. The book
delves into the origins of the sport, tracing its roots from rural England to
becoming a global phenomenon. Guha covers the social, political, and cultural
aspects of cricket, discussing how the game has intersected with issues of
race, class, and nationalism in different regions.
The author provides
insights into the development of cricket's rules, the emergence of various
formats, and the impact of key historical events on the sport. Guha's narrative
encompasses the contributions of players, the influence of cricketing nations, and
the growth of the game beyond its traditional strongholds.
"The Story of Cricket" is not just a historical account but also an exploration of the profound influence cricket has had on societies and individuals across the world. Guha's engaging narrative weaves together anecdotes, statistics, and cultural analysis, making the book accessible to both cricket enthusiasts and those interested in the broader socio-cultural context of the sport.
Comprehension Check
(Page 143)
Question
1. Cricket is originally a/an
(i)
Indian game.
(ii)
British game.
(iii)
international game.
Mark
the right answer.
Answer:
(ii)
British game.
Question
2. “There is a historical reason behind both these oddities.” In the preceding
two paragraphs, find two words/phrases that mean the same as ‘oddities.
Answer:
In
the context provided, two words/phrases that mean the same as
"oddities" are:
1.
Anomalies: "There is a historical reason behind both these
anomalies."
2.
Peculiarities: "There is a historical reason behind both these
peculiarities."
Question
3. How is a cricket bat different from a hockey stick?
Answer:
A
cricket bat and a hockey stick are distinct sports equipment used in cricket
and hockey, respectively. Here are some key differences between the two:
1.
Design and Shape:
Cricket
Bat: Typically, a cricket bat has a flat, elongated shape with a blade and a
handle. The blade is wider and flatter, designed for hitting a cricket ball.
Hockey
Stick: A hockey stick has a J-shaped or hook-shaped head, which is used for
controlling and hitting a hockey ball. The stick is shorter and more compact
compared to a cricket bat.
2.
Usage:
Cricket
Bat: Primarily used for striking a cricket ball, either when batting or during
fielding when playing cricket.
Hockey
Stick: Used for dribbling, passing, and striking a hockey ball during a game of
field hockey.
3.
Material:
Cricket
Bat: Traditionally made from willow wood, specifically English willow or
Kashmir willow, which is selected for its unique grain structure and
durability.
Hockey
Stick: Usually made from wood, fiberglass, carbon fibre, or a combination of
these materials to provide strength, flexibility, and lightweight
characteristics.
4.
Length:
Cricket
Bat: Longer and more extended, especially in the blade, to provide a broad
striking surface.
Hockey
Stick: Shorter in comparison, designed for quick manoeuvres and ball control on
the hockey field.
5.
Weight:
Cricket
Bat: Generally, heavier compared to a hockey stick to generate power when
hitting the cricket ball.
Hockey
Stick: Lightweight for agility and ease of handling during the fast-paced
movements in a hockey match.
6.
Grip:
Cricket
Bat: Usually has a rubber or fabric grip on the handle to provide comfort and
control.
Hockey
Stick: May have a grip or tape on the handle for improved handling and control.
These
differences highlight the specific requirements of each sport and the roles
played by the respective equipment in cricket and field hockey.
Comprehension Check
(Page 146)
Write
True or False against each of the following sentences.
(i)
India joined the world of Test cricket before Independence. __________
(ii)
The colonisers did nothing to encourage the Parsis to play cricket. __________
(iii)
Palwankar Baloo was India’s first Test captain. __________
(iv)
Australia played its first Test against England as a sovereign nation.
__________
Answer:
(i)
India joined the world of Test cricket before Independence. True
(ii)
The colonisers did nothing to encourage the Parsis to play cricket. True
(iii)
Palwankar Baloo was India’s first Test captain. False
(iv)
Australia played its first Test against England as a sovereign nation. False
Comprehension Check
(Page 148)
Question
1. A ‘professional’ cricket player makes a living by playing cricket. Find the
opposite of ‘professional’ in the last paragraph.
Answer:
‘Amateur’ is the opposite of ‘Professional’ in the last paragraph.
Question
2. In “the triumph of the one-day game”, ‘triumph’ means the one-day game’s
(i)
superiority to Test cricket.
(ii)
inferiority to Test cricket.
(iii)
achievement and success over Test cricket.
(iv)
popularity among viewers.
Mark
the right answer.
Answer:
(iv)
popularity among viewers.
Question
3. “...the men for whom the world is a stage”.
(i)
It refers to the famous cricket fields in the world.
(ii)
It means that there are many cricket-playing countries in the world.
(iii)
It implies that cricketers are like actors and every cricket ground is like a
stage on which the drama of cricket is enacted the world over.
Mark
the right answer.
Answer:
(iii)
It implies that cricketers are like actors and every cricket ground is like a
stage on which the drama of cricket is enacted the world over.
Working with the Text
Question
1. Name some stick-and-ball games that you have witnessed or heard of.
Answer:
Hockey,
cricket, baseball, polo, and golf are some stick-and-ball games that I have
witnessed and heard of.
Question
2. The Parsis were the first Indian community to take to cricket. Why?
Answer:
The
Parsis were the first Indian community to take to cricket they were in close
contact with the British because of their interest in trade. This was the first
Indian community to westernise and founder of the first Indian cricket club as Oriental
Cricket Club in 1848.
Question
3. The rivalry between the Parsis and the Bombay Gymkhana had a happy ending
for the former. What does ‘a happy ending’ refer to?
Answer:
‘Happy ending’ refers
that both the cricket clubs had their, own gymkhanas to play cricket freely.
This also suggests that Parsis achieved success by defeating Bombay Gymkhana at
cricket in 1889, just four years after the foundation of the Indian National
Congress in 1895.
Question
4. Do you think cricket owes its present popularity to television? Justify your
answer.
Answer:
Yes,
cricket owes its present popularity to television. Not only television, now a
days social platforms are playing a significant role to popularize cricket. You
can choose some of the points below.
Television has played a significant role in the
global popularity of cricket for several reasons:
Television provides a platform for broadcasting
cricket matches to a vast audience. Fans around the world can watch live
matches, highlights, and analysis, making the sport accessible to a global
audience.
Cricket is a sport with intricate details and
nuances that are best captured through visual media. Television enhances the
viewer's experience by providing close-ups, slow-motion replays, and expert
commentary, making the game more engaging and understandable.
Television broadcasts contribute to the creation of
cricketing stars. Viewers get to witness extraordinary performances, memorable
moments, and the charisma of players, which adds to the sport's appeal and fan
following.
Television has played a role in shaping the cultural
significance of cricket. Iconic moments and matches become part of popular
culture, and the emotional connection between fans and the sport is
strengthened through televised events.
The revenue generated through television
broadcasting rights is a crucial factor in sustaining and developing cricket
infrastructure, leagues, and tournaments. This financial support contributes to
the overall growth and popularity of the sport.
While television has significantly contributed to
cricket's popularity, other factors, such as historical context, cultural
significance, and the spirit of the game, also play vital roles.
Question
5. Why has cricket a large viewership in India, not in China or Russia?
Answer:
Cricket
has a large viewership in India than China or Russia because of its earlier influence
from the British colonial empire, cultural significance, and largest global
marketing and it is mostly played and enjoyed here.
Question
6. What do you understand by the game’s (cricket) ‘equipment’?
Answer:
The
game’s (cricket) ‘equipment(s)’ is/are the thing(s) used in playing the game. In
cricket, bat, ball, batting gloves, keeping gloves, wickets, bells, helmets and
many more things are used for playing. These pieces of equipment are essential
for playing cricket safely and effectively, ensuring that players are
adequately protected and equipped to participate in the game.
Question
7. How is Test cricket a unique game in many ways?
Answer:
Test
cricket is a unique game in many ways because one of the peculiarities is that
a Test match can go on for five days and still end in a draw. No other modern
team sport takes even half as much time to complete. Another feature of test
cricket that makes it unique is its longest format, unlimited overs, two
innings per team and mostly it provides players a chance to test themselves.
Question
8. How is cricket different from other team games?
Answer:
Cricket
is different from other team games in many ways. Cricket can be played in many
formats like, T10, T20, ODI, or Test. It has specified pitch but no specified
boundary than other games. Cricket team consists of 11 players with specified
bowlers, batsmen, allrounder, and wicketkeeper.
Question
9. How have advances in technology affected the game of cricket?
Answer:
Advances
in technology have significantly affected the game of cricket. Now the decision
review system (DRS) has become easy, cameras and mics are installed in the
ground or near stumps. Matches are watched not only on televisions but also on
mobile phones and computers. Spidercams and drones provide the view of every
angle.
Question
10. Explain how cricket changed with changing times and yet remained unchanged
in some ways.
Answer:
With
the change of time cricket has changed in many ways but remained unchanged in
some ways. Advances in technology changed way of cricketing on the ground.
Decisions became fair but still bat and ball is handmade as it was earlier and
not industrially manufactured.
Working with Language
1.
Wordsearch
*
Twelve words associated with cricket are hidden in this grid.
*
Six can be found horizontally and the remaining six vertically.
*
Two words have been found for you.
Clues
to the hidden words are given below.
Horizontal:
six deliveries, four runs, attacked while out of arena, no result, stumps, fielder
to the off side of the wicketkeeper
Vertical:
stumps flying, back to the pavilion, a lofty one, mid-air mishap, not even one
out of six, goes with bat
Answer:
Horizontal:
Over, Boundary, Wicket, Draw, Stumped, Slip
Vertical:
Bowled, Out, Six, Caught, Maiden, Ball
2.
Add -ly to the italicised word in each sentence. Rewrite the sentence using the
new word. See the examples first.
*
He runs between wickets as if his legs were stiff.
He
runs between wickets stiffly.
*
Why did the batsman swing the bat in such a violent manner?
Why
did the batsman swing the bat so violently?
(i)
It is obvious that the work has not been done in a proper way.
(ii)
He made the statement in a firm manner.
(iii)
The job can be completed within a week in an easy way.
(iv)
You did not play in a serious manner, or else you would have won the
match.
(v)
She recited the poem in a cheerful manner.
Answer:
(i)
It is obvious that the work has not been done properly.
(ii)
He made the statement firmly.
(iii)
The job can be easily completed within a week.
(iv)
You did not play seriously, or else you would have won the
match.
(v)
She cheerfully recited the poem.
3.
Use the following phrases appropriately in place of the italicised words in the
sentences given below.
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as a matter of fact, we had better see to it, by accident, as well |
(i)
Actually, I didn’t intend to come to your place. I reached here without
planning.
(ii)
Sunil, there’s a letter for you in today’s post. There’s one for me also.
(iii)
Everybody thought I had composed the poem. The truth is my younger
sister did it.
(iv)
The doctor told the patient to make sure that he took his pills on time.
(v)
It will be better for us to plan our trip before setting out.
Answer:
(i)
Actually, I didn’t intend to come to your place. I reached here by
accident.
(ii)
Sunil, there’s a letter for you in today’s post. There’s one for me as
well.
(iii)
Everybody thought I had composed the poem. As a matter of fact,
my younger sister did it.
(iv)
The doctor told the patient to see to it that he took his pills
on time.
(v)
We had better plan our trip before setting out.
Speaking and Writing
1.
Complete each of the following words using gh, ff or f. Then say each word
clearly after your teacher.
(i)
e__ort
(ii)
__act
(iii)
con__ess
(iv)
lau__ing
(v)
enou__
(vi)
hal__
(vii)
scru__
(viii)
rou__
(ix)
sti__ly
(x)
di__erence
(xi)
sa__ety
(xii)
__lush
Answer:
(i)
Effort
(ii)
Fact
(iii)
Confess
(iv)
Laughing
(v)
Enough
(vi)
Half
(vii)
Scruff
(viii)
Rough
(ix)
Stiffly
(x)
Difference
(xi)
Safety
(xii)
Flush
2.
Write two paragraphs describing a bus ride to watch a cricket match in a village.
Use the following points. Add some of your own.
*
Two-hour journey by bus
*
An old and crowded bus
*
Friendly passengers
*
Visit to a village fair where the match is to be played
*
The match between two village teams
*
Makeshift stumps, rough pitch and a rubber ball
*
The match was enjoyable, but the trip was tiring
Answer:
Embarking
on a two-hour journey by an old and crowded bus set the stage for an adventure
to remember. Packed with anticipation, I found myself surrounded by friendly
passengers who shared stories and laughter, turning the otherwise cramped and
worn-out bus into a lively space. As we traversed the winding roads, the
journey became an unexpected camaraderie among strangers, transforming the
mundane commute into a shared experience filled with warmth and connection.
Upon
reaching the destination, a quaint village fair awaited, bustling with energy
and the promise of a thrilling cricket match between two village teams. The
makeshift stumps, a rough pitch, and a rubber ball were reminiscent of a bygone
era of cricket, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The atmosphere was charged with
excitement as villagers and visitors alike gathered to witness the spirited
contest. The match unfolded with the same passion seen in international arenas,
reminding us that the essence of cricket lies not in the grandeur of stadiums
but in the simplicity and love for the game. The cheers, the camaraderie, and
the joy of witnessing local talent in action made the match truly enjoyable.
However, as the sun set and we boarded the bus for the return journey, the
fatigue set in, and the tiring trip back became a testament to the
unforgettable day spent in the heart of village cricket.
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