Question

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

Answer 1

the game of cricket was spread only in areas controlled by the british because they popularized the game in these areas.it is true that the game of cricket was brought into india and west indies by the britishers but the whites fully dominated the scene of cricket till late 1930's.it was because the natives were not allowed to play this game.playing cricket was regarded as a sign of superior , social and racial status.non whites according to the british did not poses any status nor skill to play this game.