18. Cricket and the Caribbean Countries
Leaders like Forbes Burnham and Eric William saw in
the game of cricket a chance for self respect.
West Indies won the 1st test series against England in
1950’s.
19. Cricket, Race and Religion
The Early Cricket history of Indian First class cricket
teams were not organized on geographical principles.
It was based on principle of race and religion. Cricket
was played for the first time in 1721 at Cambay, it was a
recreational match played by English sailors.
The first Indian club, the Calcutta Cricket Club was
establish in 1792.
Cricket was played by British military men and civil
servant.
