Question

How did the British try to restrict the game of cricket to themselves only

Answer 1

The pre-industrial oddeness made it hard game to export. It took root only on thot countries that were conquered or ruled by british.

Answer 2

As Britishers colonized other nations some kind of cultural exchange took place, for example, the introduction of Cricket to the colonies. Following are the reasons why the British tried to restrict the sport of cricket to themselves only:

1. According to them, it was an imperial game.  

2. They considered that Indians have no skill to play this game. Hence, they are not meant to play this game.