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Cricket for the Crocodile
An extract from Cricket for the Crocodile, by Ruskin Bond
Warm Up
Listen to Anuj and his grandfather talking to each other about their favourite forms of cricket.
Note down the cricketing terms they mention.
Ranii was up at dawn. It was Sunday, a school holiday. Although he was supposed to be
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The book had a very curious title and made me wonder if the crocodile is going to be a ‘hero’ or a ‘villain’. And Nakoo-ji, the crocodile proved to be an interesting companion throughout. He undoubtedly remained the protagonist among all the varied characters – be it the cricket-crazy boys or their over-enthusiast dads who are in the team, not because of their cricketing prowess, but they provide bats, balls and pocket money.

The story is about a group of village and town boys, who share a common love for the game of cricket, coming together to play a cricket match on the riverbank. The river has a long-time resident Nakoo (meaning Nosey), a crocodile who is a regular spectator and sometimes a dampener, respectfully called by the boys as Nakoo-ji or Nakoo sir. The town boys team had to rope in interested dads for the sake of forming a good numbered team, even though the dads don’t play a good game.

Much like a good India-Pakistan cricket match, the game has its own twists and turns with Nakoo engrossing us with his actions. What I loved the most about this book is the way a skillful humour plays throughout the characters and the plot. Added to that are the beautiful illustrations. It is a light read and also a good story-telling material for pre-schoolers.

As for which team won the match, or to know if a match was ever played at all, grab the book. You will not be disappointed.

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