Question

how was cricket remain a colonial game?

Answer 1

England introduced the game of cricket to all of its colonies. A mere game helped to strengthen the hold of colonialism in the alien soil. The game reasserted the control and reaffirmation by distancing the natives from the rulers.

Answer 2

Cricket is considered to be a colonial game as it emerged from Great Britain and spread to colonial countries such as India,New Zealand etc.That is why it is known as a colonial game.