Question

Why was cricket dominated by the white elites in British colonial territories like the West Indies? explain any 3 reasons.

Answer 1

Cricket was dominated by the White elites in British colonial territories because -

1. The game of cricket spread mainly in the areas controlled by the British.

2. The Britishers brought the game of cricket to India and West Indies. The natives were not allowed to play cricket and the Whites dominated the game till 1930s.

3. Cricket was considered to be a game of the higher classes. It was a symbol of superior social and racial status.

Answer 2

In British Colonial territories like the countries of the West Indies, Cricket was predominantly played by the elite whites among themselves. Hence, the game was dominated by them.

They would prevent the locals or natives from participating in Cricket and form associations or clubs, where this game would be played, among themselves.

The locals too did not have an interest in the game as they did not have an opportunity of being exposed to it.