Question

Give the brief expainination, the Parsis were the first Indian community to set up a cricket club in India.

Answer 1

The origin of Indian cricket is to be found in Bombay and the first Indian community which started playing the game were the Parsis.

(i) This was because they were first to come into close contact with the British because of their trading interests.

(ii) They were also the first Indian community to westernize.

(iii) The Parsis founded the first Indian cricket club called the Oriental club Bombay in 1848. The Parsis club was sponsored by rich Parsi business men like the Tatas and Wadias.

Answer 2

The first community which had set up a cricket club in India was the Parsis. They set up the first club in 1848. The club was named as Oriental Cricket Club.

Explanation:  

• The Parsis were considered a rich business community. They were regarded as first among various communities to adapt to the western lifestyle and culture.
• So, they invested their money in setting up the first club for cricket. It not only marks up a new beginning for cricket in India but also made it one of the most favored games in India.

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