Question

why were the parsis first Indian community to set up a cricket club in India

Answer 1

Because they wanted to make the britishers see that cricket was not only for white people

Answer 2

Parsis were among the first Indian communities to westernize. Hence, they adopted a western lifestyle which included playing cricket.

Moreover, the Parsis were a rich community. They could fund matches and pay for playing cricket.

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NISHTHA.